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MFB RSS for the latest issueen-au(C) MFB 2019News RSSFirefighters battle Beaumaris blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-Beaumaris-blaze.html
MFB firefighters are currently on scene in Beaumaris where a house fire has broken out.Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTBraybrook house fire quickly under controlhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Braybrook-house-fire-quickly-under-control.html
MFB firefighters have made quick work of a fire which ripped through a Braybrook house this afternoon.Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTSunshine North fire under controlhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sunshine-North-fire-under-control.html
MFB firefighters are currently on scene in Sunshine North where a fire has broken out in an industrial premises.Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTThree fires in Docklands http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Eagle-eyed-fireys-spot-fire-in-Docklands.html
It was a busy morning for firefighters following three separate fires in Docklands.Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTBentleigh East factory firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Bentleigh-East-factory-fire.html
MFB firefighters have gained the upper hand of a fire which ripped through a cabinet makers business in Bentleigh East this evening.Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTClifton Hill factory firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Clifton-Hill-factory-fire.html
MFB firefighters spent the early hours of the morning battling a factory fire in Clifton Hill.Sat, 16 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious unit fire in Hampton East http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-unit-fire-in-Hampton-East-.html
Firefighters have contained a suspicious fire in Hampton East to the bedroom where it is believed it started.Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTBrighton Blaze under control in minuteshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Brighton-Blaze-under-control-in-minutes.html
It took MFB firefighters just 10 minutes to get a fire which had spread to the roof space of a Brighton home under control this afternoon. Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTSydenham house fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sydenham-house-fire-.html
Firefighters have quickly controlled a fire which engulfed a home on Beaumont Court in Sydenham overnight.Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTCrews battle Hawthorn East Blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-battle-Hawthorn-East-Blaze.html
Almost 30 firefighters are working to control a house fire on Bluff Street in Hawthorn East. Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTCrews stop warehouse fire from spreading to petrol station http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-stop-warehouse-fire-from-spreading-to-petrol-station-.html
More than 60 firefighters were called to a fire at a warehouse on Williamsons Road in Maribyrnong in the early hours of Thursday morning.Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTCardiac patients evacuated due to smoke http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cardiac-patients-evacuated-due-to-smoke-.html
MFB Firefighters have helped evacuate several cardiac patients from a hospital ward overnight. Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTLightning strikes in Prestonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lightning-strikes-in-Preston.html
A lighting strike has sparked a fire which ripped through a house in Preston last night.Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTCrews work to free driver after Hoddle Street Crashhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-work-to-free-driver-after-Hoddle-Street-Crash.html
Seven MFB crews worked to free a person who became trapped in a car after a crash on Hoddle Street in Richmond.Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious house fire in Heathmonthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-house-fire-in-Heathmont.html
MFB and CFA firefighters made quick work to extinguish a house fire that broke out in Heathmont.Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTDiscarded cigarette is the most probable cause for an early morning blaze in Spencer Street http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Spencer-Street-apartment-fire-update-.html
A discarded cigarette is the most probable cause for a blaze that broke out on Spencer Street early this morning. Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTMulti storey apartment fire in the CBD http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Multi-story-apartment-fire-in-the-CBD-.html
More than 65 firefighters are battling an apartment fire on Spencer Street after reports of smoke and flames from the building.Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTUPDATE: Multi storey apartment fire in the CBDhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/UPDATE-Multi-storey-apartment-fire-in-the-CBD.html
Firefighters worked hard to extinguish a blaze that broke out at an apartment on Spencer Street early this morning. Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire engulfs factory in Eppinghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-engulfs-factory-in-Epping.html
More than 25 MFB and CFA firefighters battled a factory fire in Epping early this morning. Sun, 03 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Mill Parkhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Mill-Park.html
MFB and CFA firefighters worked quickly to extinguish a house fire that ripped through a home on Tenterden Pl late last night.Sat, 02 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Hughesdalehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Hughesdale.html
MFB firefighters made quick work to extinguish a house fire in Hughesdale late this afternoon.Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTGarage fire in Ivanhoe Easthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Garage-fire-in-Ivanhoe-East.html
More than 20 firefighters battled a garage fire that broke out in Ivanhoe East just before 9pm.Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTNew home in Keilor East up in flameshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/New-home-in-Keilor-East-up-in-flames.html
A new house under construction in Keilor East has gone up in flames.Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTCaulfield North house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Caulfield-North-house-fire.html
MFB firefighters are currently on scene in Caulfield North where a fire broke out this morning.Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at vacant Heatherton househttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-vacant-Heatherton-house.html
MFB firefighters have extinguished a suspicious fire which ripped through a vacant house in Heatherton this in the early hours of this morning.Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTBurnley Tunnel ute firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Burnley-Tunnel-ute-fire.html
MFB firefighters are on scene in the Burnley Tunnel following a car fire.Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters rescue puppies from Delahey blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-rescue-puppies-from-Delahey-blaze.html
MFB firefighters have rescued three puppies from a house fire in Delahey this morning.Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTResidents evacuated after high rise balcony fire in CBDhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Residents-evacuated-after-high-rise-balcony-fire-in-CBD.html
Residents were evacuated following an early morning fire in the CBD today.Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious unit fire in Claytonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-unit-fire-in-Clayton.html
MFB firefighters battled a suspicious fire in Clayton last night.Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTSunshine West house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sunshine-West-house-fire.html
MFB firefighters have made quick work of a fire which ripped through a Sunshine West home this evening.Sun, 27 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters honoured on Australia Dayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-honoured-on-Australia-Day.html
Two veteran MFB firefighters have been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal as part of today’s Australia Day Honours.Sat, 26 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTFire at Indian restaurant Malvern Easthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Indian-restaurant-Malvern-East.html
MFB firefighters are currently on scene at Malvern East where a fire has broken out at an Indian restaurant.Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTLaverton North recycling firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Laverton-North-recycling-fire.html
MFB firefighters are on scene at Laverton North, where a fire has broken out in a recycling facility.Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTFireys warn: giving air con units the cold shoulder can spark a blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-warn-giving-air-con-units-the-cold-shoulder-can-spark-a-blaze.html
With temperatures in Melbourne set to soar in the city tomorrow, MFB firefighters are calling on the community to pay their air conditioners and cooling systems some attention. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTCigarette butt fire spreads to two Greensborough unitshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cigarette-butt-fire-spreads-to-two-Greensborough-units.html
A cigarette butt is believed have ignited a blaze which took hold of two separate units in the same block in Greensborough overnight. Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTCrews stop Chapel Street shop fire from spreading http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-stop-Chapel-Street-shop-fire-from-spreading-.html
Quick work from MFB firefighters has ensured a fire which tore through a restaurant was stopped before it could spread to the connected row of shops on Chapel Street.Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious shed fire in Lalorhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-shed-fire-in-Lalor.html
MFB firefighters have quickly controlled a shed fire which spread to a house in Lalor early this morning.Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTFire takes hold of Campbellfield factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-takes-hold-of-Campbellfield-factory.html
More than 80 firefighters battled to control a fire which took hold of a factory on Colbert Road in Campbellfield.Sat, 19 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious house fire in Reservoir http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-house-fire-in-Reservoir-.html
MFB crews made quick work to extinguish a house fire in Reservoir this evening. Sat, 12 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTVictorians urged to watch their ‘butts’ as Braybrook apartment goes up in flameshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Victorians-urged-to-watch-their-butts-as-Braybrook-apartment-goes-up-in-flames.html
A discarded cigarette butt has sparked a blaze in Braybrook early this morning, prompting a warning from firefighters. Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Heidelberg http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Heidelberg-.html
MFB crews were called to a home in Heidelberg at 3:30pm this afternoon after a Triple Zero (000) caller noticed smoke coming from the roof.Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTFeeling the burn: Smokers urged to butt out as fire damage from cigarettes soarhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Feeling-the-burn-Smokers-urged-to-butt-out-as-fire-damage-from-cigarettes-soar.html
With temperatures set to soar in Melbourne and across the state on Friday, Quit Victoria and the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) are urging Victorian smokers to be cautious when disposing of cigarette butts to help reduce the risk of fires. Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTBungalow fire in Brunswick http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Bungalow-fire-in-Brunswick-.html
More than 20 firefighters worked quickly to contain a bungalow fire in Burwood this afternoon.Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTFlaming vehicle causes havoc in Prestonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Flaming-vehicle-rolls-into-havoc-in-Preston.html
A car fire has caused significant damage to a property in Preston early this morning.Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Sunshine North http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Sunshine-North-.html
A number of Triple Zero (000) calls alerted MFB firefighters to a house fire in Sunshine North this evening.Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTEvacuations following Oakleigh South gas leakhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Evacuations-following-Oakleigh-South-gas-leak.html
MFB is currently on scene in Oakleigh South following a gas leak.Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTCouple and their pets rescued in Heidelberg river incidenthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Couple-and-their-pets-rescued-in-Heidelberg-river-incident.html
MFB firefighters have rescued a group of people following an incident at Heidelberg this evening.Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTCrews control house fire in Burwood East despite blistering heathttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-control-house-fire-in-Burwood-East-despite-blistering-heat.html
MFB firefighters have successfully brought a house fire in Burwood East under control in less than half an hour, despite sweltering 40+ degree conditions across Melbourne and most of the state.Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters rescue woman from burning building in Dallashttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-rescue-woman-from-burning-building-in-Dallas.html
Firefighters have rescued a woman from a burning house in Dallas this afternoon.Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTBoy's finger stuck in toilet roll holderhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Boys-finger-stuck-in-toilet-roll-holder.html
A teenager whose finger was stuck in a toilet roll holder has been freed by firefighters.Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTReservoir house fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Reservoir-house-fire-.html
MFB crews worked quickly to extinguish a house fire that broke out in Reservoir just after 6pm this evening.Mon, 31 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTResidence fire in Travancorehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Residence-fire-in-Travancore.html
MFB crews worked quickly to protect a children’s centre that was threatened by fire early this morning in Travancore.Sat, 29 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTPublic warned on illegal firework dangershttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Public-warned-on-illegal-firework-dangers.html
Victorians are being urged to enjoy the free and legal fireworks on offer at displays across the state this New Year’s Eve, and not to risk death or injury by illegally obtaining and setting off their own. Fri, 28 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTFire rips through Albion home http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-rips-through-Albion-home-.html
MFB crews responded quickly to a house fire that ripped through an Albion home on Forrest Street just before 7am this morning.Fri, 28 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTRear property in Sunshine West consumed by blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Rear-property-in-Sunshine-West-consumed-by-blaze.html
MFB crews were alerted to a fire thanks to a Triple Zero (000) caller who sighted smoke and flames at the rear of a property at Murray Street in Sunshine West.Fri, 28 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters call for caution at Christmas following a spate of BBQ fires http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-call-for-caution-at-Christmas-following-a-spate-of-BBQ-fires-.html
MFB firefighters are calling on the community to stay vigilant following a spate of fires involving BBQs and liquid petroleum gas bottles in the past 24 hours.Mon, 24 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTCooling unit sparks Malvern blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cooling-unit-sparks-Malvern-blaze.html
A fire that is believed to have started in an evaporative cooling unit has taken hold of the roof of a home on Paxton Street in Malvern East.Mon, 24 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTHutton Street homes hit by blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hutton-Street-homes-hit-by-blaze.html
A fire took hold of a home on Hutton Street in Thornbury on Sunday morning. The fierce blaze spread quickly to the home next door, and was threatening a third property. Sun, 23 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTVictorian Fireys urge the community to take fire safety seriously this Christmashttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Victorian-Fireys-urge-the-community-to-take-fire-safety-seriously-this-Christmas.html
CFA and MFB are urging Victorians to make fire safety a priority this festive season.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTHome ablaze in Doncasterhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Home-ablaze-in-Doncaster.html
MFB Firefighters responded to house on fire in Doncaster in the early hours of Friday morning, amid initial fears that a resident had not been accounted for.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire threatens homes in Heidelberg Heightshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-threatens-homes-in-Heidelberg-Heights.html
MFB firefighters are battling to protect neighbouring homes after a blaze has engulfed a single story house in Heidelberg Heights.Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTCar fire at Chadstone Shopping Centre http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Car-fire-at-Chadstone-Shopping-Centre-.html
MFB firefighters were responded to a fire in a car park at Chadstone Shopping Centre at 1:38pm. Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTGraduation sees 90 new additions to the state’s firefighting family http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Graduation-sees-90-new-additions-to-the-states-firefighting-family-.html
A total of 90 MFB and CFA recruits have completed the Victorian Recruit Firefighter Course this month, with the course’s last 30 recruits graduating today.Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTFamily rescued from floodwater along Scotchmans Creek Trailhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Family-rescued-from-floodwater-along-Scotchmans-Creek-Trail.html
MFB crews came to the aid of a family trapped inside a tunnel due to flooding along Scotchmans Creek Trail this evening.Sun, 16 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTBurwood home up in flameshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Burwood-home-up-in-flames.html
More than 20 MFB firefighters battled a house fire on Eley Road in Burwood that broke out just before 12pm.Sat, 15 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTFire at food processing factory in Mordiallochttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Food-processing-fire-in-Mordialloc.html
More than 50 MFB firefighters are currently fighting a blaze at a food processing factory on Bond Street in Mordialloc.Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTPaper and cardboard fire in Campbellfieldhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Paper-and-cardboard-fire-in-Campbellfield.html
MFB crews are responding to a fire in the rear yard of a factory in Campbellfield.Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTHazardous incident at Box Hillhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hazardous-incident-at-Box-Hill.html
MFB firefighters attended a hazardous incident in Box Hill last night.Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTSt Kilda apartment complex firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/St-Kilda-apartment-complex-fire.html
MFB firefighters have spent the early hours of Sunday morning battling a fire at a St Kilda apartment complex.Sun, 09 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTGas leak in Port Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gas-leak-in-Port-Melbourne.html
MFB crews are currently on scene in Port Melbourne following a high pressure gas leak.Sat, 08 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTArmadale house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Armadale-house-fire.html
Firefighters have spent the early hours of saturday morning tackling a large house fire in Armadale.Sat, 08 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTFire at abandoned house in Croydonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-abandoned-house-in-Croydon.html
MFB firefighters have made quick work of a fire at an abandoned house in Croydon overnight.Sat, 08 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTLift fire in Carltonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lift-fire-in-Carlton.html
Firefighters were called to Carlton this morning following a fire in the lift of an apartment building.Sat, 08 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTFire rips though Altona houseshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-rips-though-Altona-houses.html
More than 35 firefighters were called to a fire which engulfed two single story weatherboard homes in Altona this afternoon. Fri, 07 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTBlaze engulfs Carnegie Unit http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Blaze-engulfs-Carnegie-Unit-.html
More than 30 MFB firefighters worked to save neighbouring properties from a fire which engulfed a unit in Carnegie this afternoon.Fri, 07 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTTruck fire in Burnely tunnel http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Truck-fire-in-Burnely-tunnel-.html
MFB firefighters were called to a truck which caught fire in the Burnley Tunnel near Southbank at 9:29am.Fri, 07 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTMordialloc unit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Mordialloc-unit-fire.html
MFB firefighters were called to Governor Road, Mordialloc, at about 11.30am following reports of smoke and flames issuing from a unit.Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTEvacuations following Reservoir gas leakhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Evacuations-following-Reservoir-gas-leak.html
Three houses and an RSL were evacuated following a gas leak in Reservoir last night.Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTMan trapped down sewage drain in Mentonehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-trapped-down-sewage-drain-in-Mentone.html
MFB firefighters are currently working to rescue a man trapped down sewage drain at Lower Dandenong Road in Mentone.Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTLucky escape for Broadmeadows resident http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lucky-escape-for-Broadmeadows-resident-.html
The quick thinking of a Broadmeadows man alerted MFB firefighters to a house fire early this morning. Sun, 02 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTWarehouse fire in North Coburghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Warehouse-fire-in-North-Coburg.html
More than 40 MFB firefighters are currently battling blaze at a warehouse on Sydney Road in North Coburg.Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious house fire in Reservoirhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-house-fire-in-Reservoir.html
MFB crews were alerted to a house fire on Wimmera Avenue just after 3pm following several Triple Zero (000) calls. Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTFire at Deer Park restaurant http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Deer-Park-restaurant-.html
More than 20 firefighters worked swiftly to extinguish a fire that broke out at a Deer Park restaurant this morning.Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTNorth Coburg fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/North-Coburg-shed-fire-.html
A number of Triple Zero (000) calls alerted crews to a fire late this morning at Allenby Road in North Coburg. Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTBiohazard fire at Monash Universityhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Biohazard-fire-at-Monash-University.html
MFB firefighters were called to a biohazard fire at Monash University in Clayton just before 7:30pm Thursday evening. Thu, 29 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTGas leak in Sandringhamhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gas-leak-in-Sandringham.html
MFB crews are currently on scene at a gas leak in Sandringham after a local kindergarten called Triple Zero (000) noting a strong smell of gas outdoors. Wed, 28 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews control suspicious Ringwood house fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-control-suspicious-Ringwood-house-fire-.html
Approximately 20 firefighters have fought to control a suspicious blaze in Ringwood this evening.Sat, 24 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTFire at Mt Waverley Bus Depothttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Mt-Waverley-Bus-Depot.html
Firefighters attended a fire which broke out at a bus depot on Ricketts Road in Mt Waverley overnight. Fri, 23 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTSmoke Alarm Saves Sunshine Residentshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-Alarm-Saves-Sunshine-Residents.html
Six occupants have escaped a blaze which took hold of a home in Sunshine overnight thanks to a working smoke alarm. Fri, 23 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTTottenham Warehouse Fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Tottenham-Warehouse-Fire-.html
An automatic alarm alerted firefighters to a fire at a warehouse on Paramount Road in Tottenham just before 1pm this afternoon.Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Maribyrnonghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Maribyrnong.html
MFB firefighters have extinguished a house fire in Maribyrnong this evening.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTKeilor Downs kebab shop firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Keilor-Downs-kebab-shop-fire.html
MFB firefighters have made quick work of a fire which broke out in the ceiling of a kebab shop this morning.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTMFB and CFA work together to save Lower Plenty homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-and-CFA-work-together-to-save-Lower-Plenty-home.html
MFB and CFA firefighters worked together to minimize damage to a property in Lower Plenty this afternoon.Sun, 18 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTCarbon monoxide incident in Hawthornhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Carbon-monoxide-incident-in-Hawthorn.html
Four people have been taken to hospital following a carbon monoxide incident in Hawthorn this morning.Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters rescue pets from Preston infernohttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-rescue-pets-from-Preston-inferno.html
Firefighters have rescued a pet rabbit and dog from a Preston house fire this afternoon.Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTWorking smoke alarm alerts resident to Brunswick West firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Working-smoke-alarm-alerts-resident-to-Brunswick-West-fire.html
A woman is in hospital following an early morning fire in Brunswick West. Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTEarly morning shop fire in Hawthorn Easthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Early-morning-shop-fire-in-Hawthorn-East.html
MFB Firefighters battled an early morning blaze in Tooronga Road, Hawthorn East where a fire has consumed a shop complex.Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTFire takes hold of apartment in North Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-takes-hold-of-apartment-in-North-Melbourne.html
MFB Firefighters are on scene at Molesworth Street, North Melbourne where a fire has consumed a second floor apartment.Tue, 06 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTRubbish fire at Brooklynhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Rubbish-fire-at-Brooklyn.html
MFB firefighters are currently on scene in Brooklyn where a fire has broken out at a waste management centre.Sun, 04 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews free workers trapped 34 floors above Spring Street http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-free-workers-trapped-34-floors-above-Spring-Street-.html
MFB’s specialist High Angle Rescue technicians have managed to free two workers who became trapped on a gantry outside the 34th floor of a building on Spring Street in Melbourne.Fri, 02 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTEarly morning blaze in Sunshine http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Early-morning-blaze-in-Sunshine-.html
MFB responded to a call regarding a fire at a single-storey building in Watt Street in Sunshine at 1:24am this morning.Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTKitchen fire in Braybrookhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Kitchen-fire-in-Braybrook.html
MFB crews responded to a reported explosion in the kitchen of a house in BraybrookMon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Keilor Park http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Keilor-Park-.html
More than 20 MFB firefighters battled a house fire on Spence Street in Keilor Park that broke out just before 2pm.Fri, 26 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTGas leak in Footscray http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gas-leak-in-Footscray-.html
MFB crews are currently on scene at a gas leak after a Triple Zero (000) caller noted a strong smell of gas in Napier Street in Footscray.Thu, 25 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTAshburton church ablaze http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ashburton-church-ablaze-.html
More than 25 firefighters have fought to contain a blaze which engulfed a church in Ashburton overnight.Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTElderly couple unharmed as crane crushes Strathmore homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Elderly-couple-unharmed-as-crane-crushes-Strathmore-home.html
Approximately 20 Firefighters were dispatched after reports a heavy duty boring crane had collapsed onto a home in Strathmore just after 3pm this afternoon.Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTExhibition 35 years in the makinghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Exhibition-35-years-in-the-making.html
The vital role of women in emergency services will be honoured when MFB launches its inaugural exhibition at ACMI today.Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTCremorne smash repair shop catches alight http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cremorne-smash-repair-shop-catches-alight-.html
Firefighters were called to a smash repair factory on Wellington Street in Cremorne right on peak hour this evening.Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTKitchen fire spreads to roof of Sunshine homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Kitchen-fire-spreads-to-roof-of-Sunshine-home.html
A fire which began in a kitchen and flared up into a kitchen flue has taken hold in the roof space of a home in Sunshine.Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTVan fire in Burnley Tunnel under control quickly http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Van-fire-in-Burnley-Tunnel-under-control-quickly-.html
MFB firefighters have swiftly brought a van fire in the Burnley Tunnel under control.Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews battling blaze on Booran Road in Glenhuntlyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-battling-blaze-on-Booran-Road-in-Glenhuntly.html
Firefighters are currently battling to control a blaze which broke out a home on Booran Road in Glenhuntly just before 5:40pm.Sun, 21 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters on standby at Moorabbin Airporthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-on-standby-at-Moorabbin-Airport.html
MFB Firefighters were called to Moorabbin Airport following reports of an aircraft in distress this morning.Wed, 17 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTCar crashes into Jacana hospitalhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Car-crashes-into-Jacana-hospital.html
MFB firefighters are currently in Jacana where a car has crashed into a hospital.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTMFB on scene at two Thomastown factory fires in Thomastownhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-on-scene-at-two-Thomastown-factory-fires-in-Thomastown.html
MFB firefighters are currently on scene at two separate factory fires in Thomastown.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTThat's not a rooftop spahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Thats-not-a-rooftop-spa.html
Altona residents who ordered a spa got more than they bargained for this afternoon when the spa was delivered onto their neighbour's roof, along with an accompanying crane.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters tackle Niddrie house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-tackle-Niddrie-house-fire.html
Firefighters have extinguished a fire which ripped through a Niddrie home last night.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTThomastown factory firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Thomastown-factory-fire.html
Firefighters are currently on scene in Thomastown where fire has engulfed a factory.Sun, 14 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTPlane crash in Moorabbinhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Plane-crash-in-Moorabbin.html
MFB firefighters are on scene at Moorabbin airport where a single engine plane has crashed at the end of a runway.Sat, 13 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTMoonee Ponds house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Moonee-Ponds-house-fire.html
Firefighters have made quick work of a fire which broke out at a Moonee Ponds home this afternoon.Fri, 12 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTMan injured in Taylors Lakes firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-injured-in-Taylors-Lakes-fire.html
A man has suffered burns after attempting to extinguish a fire in Taylors Lakes overnight. Fri, 12 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTLaverton North shed firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Laverton-North-shed-fire.html
MFB firefighters are currently on scene in Laverton North where a fire has broken out in a shed on an abandoned property.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Mentonehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Mentone.html
Approximately 35 MFB firefighters were called to a house fire on Flinders Street in Mentone just after 11am this morningWed, 10 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews battled heavy smoke at Coolaroo factory fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-battle-heavy-smoke-at-Coolaroo-factory-fire-.html
MFB firefighters responded to a factory fire in Coolaroo just before 7pm this evening after a Triple Zero (000) caller raised the alarm.Mon, 08 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTCyclist rescued from the bank of the Yarra Riverhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cyclist-rescued-from-the-bank-of-the-Yarra-River.html
MFB firefighters and High Angle Rescue specialists have successfully rescued a cyclist that fell down the bank of the Yarra River.Sun, 07 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTCarport blaze in Caulfield http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Carport-blaze-in-Caulfield-.html
MFB firefighters arrived on scene in six minutes to a car fire on Orrong Road in Caulfield North. Sat, 06 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTHighett Factory Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Highett-Factory-Fire.html
Firefighters were quick to bring a factory under control in just under an hour on Wannan Street in Highett. Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Glen Iris http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Glen-Iris-.html
MFB firefighters are currently on scene in Glen Iris where a house fire has broken out this afternoon.Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTTwo evacuated following Port Melbourne firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Two-evacuated-following-Port-Melbourne-fire.html
Firefighters have evacuated two people following a fire in Port Melbourne last night.Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at home under construction - Prestonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-home-under-construction---Preston.html
Firefighters have spent the night battling a suspicious house fire in Preston.Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTBellfield house and garage firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Bellfield-house-and-garage-fire.html
Firefighters have made quick work of a fire which ripped through a house and garage in Bellfield overnight.Sun, 30 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTDon’t let firefighters crash your grand final BBQ this weekendhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Dont-let-firefighters-crash-your-grand-final-BBQ-this-weekend.html
As the Magpies and Eagles soar into this weekend’s AFL Grand Final, Victorian firefighters are calling on the community to ensure their BBQs and outdoor ovens are ready for first bounce.Thu, 27 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTLaverton North factory firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Laverton-North-factory-fire.html
Firefighters have had a busy night battling a factory fire in Laverton North.Thu, 27 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTUpdate on nut factory fire Campbellfield http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Update-on-nut-factory-fire-Campbellfield-.html
MFB has made significant progress at the fire on Barry Road in Campbellfield overnight; however the fire continues to burn and is still producing a lot of smoke.Wed, 26 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTCampbellfield nut factory up in flames http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Campbellfield-nut-factory-up-in-flames-.html
More than 80 MFB firefighters are currently fighting a blaze which broke out at a nut processing factory on Barry Road in Campbellfield.Tue, 25 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious house fire in North Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-house-fire-in-North-Melbourne.html
Firefighters have managed to stop the spread of a house fire on Alfred Street in North Melbourne this afternoon.Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews called to chemical spill in Mordialloc http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-called-to-chemical-spill-in-Mordialloc-.html
More than 25 MFB and CFA firefighters have been called to Spray Avenue in Mordialloc, where the contents of a 20 litre drum of hydrochloric acid has been spilt.Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews contain blaze involving multiple garages in Thomastownhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-contain-blaze-involving-multiple-garages-in-Thomastown.html
Firefighters have quickly contained a blaze which involved garages and sheds across multiple properties on Hazel Avenue in Thomastown this afternoon.Sun, 23 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTFive-year-old Ethan appointed MFB ‘Junior Chief’http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Five-year-old-Ethan-appointed-MFB-Junior-Chief.html
A young liver cancer patient who has always dreamed of becoming a firefighter is set to have his wish come true this Friday, 21 September with the help of Make-A-Wish Australia.Fri, 21 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTBBQ blaze spreads underneath home in Huntingdalehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/BBQ-blaze-spreads-underneath-home-in-Huntingdale.html
A blaze which began in a BBQ and quickly spread underneath a home in Huntingdale has been brought under control by firefighters this evening.Wed, 19 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTFire takes hold of garage in East Burwoodhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-takes-hold-of-garage-in-East-Burwood.html
Firefighters were called to attend a home on Edgewood Avenue in East Burwood which had caught fire shortly before 3am.Wed, 19 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Albionhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Albion.html
MFB firefighters have made quick work of a fire which ripped through an Albion house this evening.Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTGerman Shepherd saved from Footscray shop fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/German-Shepherd-saved-from-Footscray-shop-fire-.html
MFB Firefighters have saved a pet German Shepherd from a shop which caught alight on Barkly Street in Footscray at around 7:15pm this evening. Mon, 10 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTElderly man rescued from fire in Avondale Heightshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Elderly-man-rescued-from-fire-in-Avondale-Heights.html
Firefighters have rescued an elderly gentleman from a home which caught alight at Avondale Heights, just after 4pm this afternoon.Mon, 10 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTDelicate rescue after Collingwood crashhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Delicate-rescue-after-Collingwood-crash.html
MFB firefighters have worked to free a driver who became trapped after their car crashed into a house in Bendigo Street in Collingwood at around 4am this morning.Sun, 09 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTSpecialist HAZMAT firefighters called to chemical spill at Melbourne Airporthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Specialist-HAZMAT-firefighters-called-to-chemical-spill-at-Melbourne-Airport.html
MFB’s specialist HAZMAT technicians were called to a cargo premises on Apac Drive at Melbourne Airport just before 8AM this morning after unknown dangerous goods were spilled.Sat, 08 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTMan rescued from burning unit in Altona Meadowshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-rescued-from-burning-unit-in-Altona-Meadows.html
MFB firefighters rescued a man from his burning unit after it caught alight just after 2am on Saturday morning.Sat, 08 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTHAZMAT incident in West Melbourne http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/HAZMAT-incident-in-West-Melbourne-.html
MFB’s specialist HAZMAT technicians are currently attending a chemical spill in West Melbourne.Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTHAZMAT called to Melbourne Airporthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/HAZMAT-called-to-Melbourne-Airport.html
MFB crews responded to a chemical leak at Melbourne airport just before 10am this morning.Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTIncident in Box Hillhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Incident-in-Box-Hill.html
MFB firefighters are currently on scene at an incident on Watts Street and Whitehorse Road in Box Hill.Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTBackyard blaze in Bell Street Hawthornhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Backyard-blaze-in-Bell-Street-Hawthorn.html
MFB firefighters were called to attend a fire in a backyard of a home in Bell Street, Hawthorn shortly after 10:15 this morningThu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews stop the spread of Moonee Ponds blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-stop-the-spread-of-Moonee-Ponds-blaze.html
Firefighters have saved neighbouring properties after a fire broke out at a collision repair shop on Mt Alexander Road in Moonee Ponds overnight.Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Reservoir http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Reservoir-.html
MFB crews responded to a fire at a home in Boldrewood Parade shortly after 9:00am this morning.Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters step up for mental health http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-step-up-for-mental-health-.html
The Chief Officers of CFA and MFB will be among 650 firefighters climbing 28 floors of the Crown Metropol Hotel wearing full firefighting gear in today’s Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb.Sat, 01 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTMFB firefighters attend blaze caused by candlehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-attend-blaze-caused-by-candle.html
Swift actions of firefighters bring fire under control Sat, 01 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTWest Footscray fire update http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/West-Footscray-fire-update-.html
After three days gathering evidence at the site MFB specialist fire investigators have made the determination today to refer the investigation to Victoria Police. Sat, 01 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTWest Footscray fire under controlhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/West-Footscray-fire-under-control.html
Firefighters have spent the night battling a significant fire at a West Footscray factory.Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTFactory fire in West Footscrayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Factory-fire-in-West-Footscray.html
6:30AM More than 80 MFB firefighters are currently battling an out of control blaze at a factory on Somerville Road in West Footscray.Thu, 30 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews battle building fire in Bentleigh Easthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-battle-building-fire-in-Bentleigh-East.html
MFB firefighters have been called to a building fire on Mackie Road in Bentleigh East.Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTLucky escape for West Footscray residenthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-pull-occupant-from-West-Footscray-unit-fire.html
An occupant has had a lucky escape from a unit which had caught fire on Broad Street in West Footscray at around 5:30am this morning.Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTMore than 50 firefighters battlle supermarket blaze in Brunswick Easthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/More-than-50-firefighters-battling-supermarket-blaze-in-Brunswick-East.html
More than 50 MFB firefighters are working to contain a blaze which has broken out at an abandoned supermarket on Lygon Street in Brunswick East.Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTFire engulfs Middle Park home set for auction todayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-engulfs-Middle-Park-home-set-for-auction-today.html
Firefighters battled a blaze which started at a house reportedly meant to be auctioned today on Fraser Street in Middle Park.Sat, 25 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTBuilding fire in South Melbourne http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Building-fire-in-South-Melbourne-.html
Following several calls to triple zero (000), MFB firefighters were called to a structure fire on Buckhurst Street, South Melbourne at approximately 5:40pm this afternoon. Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters on scene at East Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-on-scene-at-East-Melbourne.html
Firefighters are on scene at a fire on the fourth floor of a building on Nicholson Street in East Melbourne.Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTFamily escapes bedroom blaze in Mentone http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Family-escapes-bedroom-blaze-in-Mentone-.html
A family of three managed to safely evacuate their home in David Street Mordialloc thanks to a working smoke alarm.Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTHome ablaze in Doncaster East http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Home-ablaze-in-Doncaster-East-.html
Firefighters have stopped an aggressive blaze from spreading to the front of the second story of a home in Rosamond Court in Doncaster East this afternoon.Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Eppinghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Epping.html
Firefighters were called to a fire at a home in Narina Way at 10:10pm last night.Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTFactory fire in South Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Factory-fire-in-South-Melbourne.html
Crews were called to a fire at a two-storey factory in Ferrars St just after 6:00am this morning.Sun, 19 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in St Albanshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-St-Albans.html
MFB firefighters were called to a fire at a home in Carawah Retreat at 10:13pm last night.Sat, 18 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Doncasterhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Doncaster.html
MFB crews were called to a fire at a home in Hillingdon Court shortly after 4:30pm this afternoon.Fri, 17 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Fawknerhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Fawkner.html
MFB crews responded to a fire at a home in Palmer St shortly after 12:00am this morning.Fri, 17 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTFire in Lygon Street restauranthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-in-Lygon-Street-restaurant.html
Firefighters have extinguished a fire which broke out at a Lygon St restaurant this afternoon.Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTCar into house in Essendonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Car-into-house-in-Essendon.html
Firefighters are currently on scene in Essendon where a car has crashed into a house.Sun, 12 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews on scene at Yarraville house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-on-scene-at-Yarraville-house-fire.html
MFB firefighters have gained the upper hand of a house fire in Yarraville this afternoon.Sat, 11 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTFire at Doncaster East rehabilitation centrehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Doncaster-East-rehabilitation-centre.html
An alarm system alerted firefighters to a fire in a rehabilitation hospital in Doncaster East overnight.Sat, 11 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTHampton East fire quickly under controlhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hampton-East-fire-quickly-under-control.html
Firefighters made quick work of a fire which ripped through a Hampton East home last night.Sat, 11 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTTattoo parlour firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Tattoo-parlour-fire.html
Firefighters have spent the early hours of the morning battling a suspicious blaze at a tattoo parlour in Clayton South.Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT300 people safely evacuated after Clayton kitchen fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/300-people-safely-evacuated-after-Clayton-kitchen-fire-.html
Approximately 300 people have been safely evacuated from a university on Wellington Road in Clayton this morning.Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews call for caution while cookinghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-call-for-caution-while-cooking.html
Firefighters are urging residents to be cautious when cooking, following a spate of kitchen fires across Melbourne this week.Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTNew app to improve the mental health of first respondershttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/New-app-to-improve-the-mental-health-of-first-responders.html
The mental health of first responders will get a vital boost thanks to a new mobile app designed by MFB firefighters.Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at Coburg Chicken Shophttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-Coburg-Chicken-Shop.html
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, MFB firefighters were called to a building fire on Sydney Road, Coburg.Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT60 evacuated after West Melbourne kitchen fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/60-evacuated-after-West-Melbourne-kitchen-fire-.html
Firefighters have evacuated 60 residents from a high rise building on Batman Street after a fire started in a kitchen on the 12th floor just after 7pm this evening.Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTKitchen fire spreads to roof space in Glen Waverleyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Kitchen-fire-spreads-to-roof-space-in-Glen-Waverley.html
Approximately 20 firefighters have fought a blaze which took hold in the roof space of a home at Tanner Street in Glen Waverley this evening.Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTVan fire in Clayton threatens nearby shopshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Van-fire-in-Clayton-threatens-nearby-shops.html
Firefighters were called to Clayton this morning after a van caught fire and was threatening a nearby furniture shop on Clayton Road.Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTShisha bar ablaze in Moonee Pondshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Indian-restaurant-ablaze-in-Moonee-Ponds.html
MFB firefighters were called to a fire at a shisha bar in Moonee Ponds minutes before midnight struck on Friday eveningFri, 03 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews make quick work of fire on Preston balconyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-make-quick-work-of-fire-on-Preston-balcony.html
MFB crews have made quick work of a fire on a ninth floor balcony at a building on Blanche Street in Preston.Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTLucky escape for Seabrook residents http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lucky-escape-for-Seabrook-residents-.html
Three residents have had a lucky escape from their Seabrook home this morning. MFB crews were called to the home on Shane Avenue at 11:15am following a number of calls to Triple Zero (000). Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious car and house fire in Thomastownhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-car-and-house-fire-in-Thomastown.html
MFB crews responded to reports of a car fire under a carport on Millford St just after 3:30am this morning.Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Lalorhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Lalor.html
Firefighters were called to a home in Kellerher St just before 7:30am this morning.Wed, 25 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire near Nylex building in Cremornehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-near-Nylex-building-in-Cremorne.html
MFB firefighters are on scene in Cremorne after a fire broke out near the Nylex building this evening.Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTFatal Cheltenham firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fatal-Cheltenham-fire.html
A person has been found deceased following a fire in Cheltenham this evening.Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrane damaged by heavy winds in Richmondhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crane-damaged-by-heavy-winds-in-Richmond.html
Dozens of Richmond residents were evacuated overnight after a crane was damaged by heavy winds.Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTSt Albans house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/St-Albans-house-fire.html
Firefighters have battled a house fire which broke out at St Albans overnight.Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters arrest boat thiefhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-arrest-boat-thief.html
Firefighters have apprehended an alleged thief caught in the act of stealing a boat in Docklands last night.Sat, 21 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Vermonthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Vermont.html
MFB responded to several calls regarding a fire at a single-storey weatherboard home in Carinya Rd at 1:15pm this afternoon.Fri, 20 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTA statement from MFB's Board Presidenthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/A-statement-from-MFBs-Board-President.html
Good Morning all,Fri, 20 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTA statement from MFB's Chief Officer/Chief Executive Officerhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/A-statement-from-MFBs-Chief-OfficerChief-Executive-Officer.html
Good morning to you all, I am writing to let you know that I have recently received seven infringement notices for speeding.Fri, 20 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTHigh Angle Rescue Technicians rescue man from Abbotsford factory http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/High-Angle-Rescue-Technicians-rescue-man-from-Abbotsford-factory-.html
MFB’s specialist High Angle Rescue Technicians (HART) have rescued a man from a factory on Yarra Street in Abbotsford, just before 4pm this afternoon. Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews make quick work of Kings Park unit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-make-quick-work-of-Kings-Park-unit-fire.html
Firefighters have made quick work of a blaze at a unit in Kings Park this morning.Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTMFB calls for vigilance following one of the busiest nights for firefighters this winterhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-calls-for-vigilance-following-one-of-the-busiest-nights-for-firefighters-this-winter.html
Following one of the busiest nights for firefighters this winter, MFB is urging Melburnians to stay vigilant and take steps to minimise the risk preventable fires at home.Sat, 14 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews quickly contain house fire on Corella Rd in Sunshine Westhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-quickly-contain-house-fire-on-Corella-Rd-in-Sunshine-West.html
MFB firefighters were called to attend a house fire on Corella Road in Sunshine West this morning, just after 8:30am.Sat, 14 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews protect neighbouring properties from Viewbank blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-protect-neighbouring-properties-from-Viewbank-blaze.html
MFB firefighters were called to a property on Kiers Court in Viewbank following multiple calls to Triple Zero (000) shortly after 7am.Sat, 14 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTLucky escape for Sunshine West residentshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lucky-escape-for-Sunshine-West-residents.html
Two Sunshine West residents have had a lucky escape from their home this morning after a fire took hold.Sat, 14 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews pull woman from Macleod home http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-pull-woman-from-Macleod-home-.html
Firefighters have saved a woman from a smoke-logged home on Lookout Rise in Macleod just before 2pm this afternoon. Fri, 13 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTPet Staffy saved after blaze in Clayton South http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Pet-staffy-saved-after-blaze-in-Clayton-South-.html
A pet Staffy has been rescued by MFB firefighters this evening, after a fire engulfed the rear of an adjoining home in Clayton South.Fri, 13 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTUnattended candle causes Bentleigh house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Unattended-candle-causes-Bentleigh-house-fire.html
An unattended candle has sparked a blaze at a Tucker Road home in Bentleigh overnight.Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTAggressive blaze at Briar Hill http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Aggressive-blaze-at-Briar-Hill-.html
MFB Firefighters were called to a house fire in Briar Hill shortly after 10pm this evening.Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTChemical spill in West Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Chemical-spill-in-West-Melbourne.html
Firefighters were called to a container yard on Dynon Rd at 3:33am this morning.Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTGraduation day for Aboriginal firefighter, Gordon Bambletthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Graduation-day-for-Aboriginal-firefighter-Gordon-Bamblett.html
Aboriginal Australian Gordon Bamblett joins the ranks as an MFB firefighter today, alongside 30 Victorian Recruit Firefighters who have undergone 20 weeks of rigorous training. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTUnit fire in Abbotsfordhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Unit-fire-in-Abbotsford.html
Firefighters were called to a unit on Princes St at 9:34am this morning following reports of black smoke issuing from an apartment block.Mon, 09 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews on scene at Coolaroo recycling planthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-on-scene-at-Coolaroo-recycling-plant.html
Seventy MFB firefighters are currently battling a blaze at SKM Recycling on Maffra St.Sat, 07 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTBrunswick East cafe firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Brunswick-East-cafe-fire.html
MFB crews were called to a fire at a row of converted garages on Lygon St at 2:14am this morning.Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious unit fire in Lavertonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-unit-fire-in-Laverton.html
MFB crews were called to a single-storey unit on Woods St at 1:03am this morning.Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters on trail of hoon driver in Oakleighhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-on-trail-of-hoon-driver-in-Oakleigh.html
Firefighters helped police nab an alleged hoon driver following a crash in Oakleigh last night.Wed, 04 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire in Ascot Valehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-in-Ascot-Vale.html
More than 20 MFB firefighters have contained a blaze at a house on The Parade, Ascot Vale in the early hours of Monday morning, despite the challenge of downed live power lines and an inadequate water supply.Mon, 02 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTMan rescued from under a bridge in Southbankhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-rescued-from-under-a-bridge-in-Southbank.html
MFB firefighters and High Angle Rescue specialists have rescued a man who was trapped under a bridge in Southbank this afternoon.Sun, 01 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTCarbon monoxide incident in St Albanshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Carbon-monoxide-incident-in-St-Albans.html
A woman has been taken to hospital after being exposed to carbon monoxide fumes this morning.Sun, 01 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious Ashburton firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-Ashburton-fire.html
Five people evacuated following a fire at an Ashburton unit last night.Sun, 01 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTGladstone Park firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gladstone-Park-fire.html
Fire investigators will probe the cause of a fire which broke out in Gladstone Park this evening.Fri, 29 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters called to high pressure gas leak in Bulleen http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-called-to-high-pressure-gas-leak-in-Bulleen-.html
Two MFB crews are currently on scene at a high pressure gas leak on Thompsons Road, in Bulleen.Fri, 22 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters stop spread of garage fire in Maribyrnonghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-stop-spread-of-garage-fire-in-Maribyrnong.html
MFB firefighters were called to a blaze which took hold of a 10x10m garage at a property on Rosamond Road in Maribyrnong just before 8am this morning.Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTWinter: the forgotten fire seasonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Winter-the-forgotten-fire-season.html
For many Victorians, the fire season means the hot and dry days of summer, but it is winter that brings more preventable house fires than any other season. Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews free man trapped in machine at Thomastownhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-free-man-trapped-in-machine-at-Thomastown.html
Approximately 20 MFB firefighters were called to assist a worker after his arm became trapped in a machine at a brick making factory on Trawalla Avenue in Thomastown just before 8am.Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTGas leak in Docklandshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gas-leak-in-Docklands.html
Crews were called to Enterprize Way off Bourke St at 10:05am this morning following multiple calls to Triple Zero.Sat, 16 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTGas leak in Richmondhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gas-leak-in-Richmond.html
Crews were called to a construction site in Farmer St at 10am this morning following reports of a leak from a high pressure gas main.Thu, 14 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Brightonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Brighton.html
Crews were called to a home in Hampton St at 9:20pm this evening.Wed, 13 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTElderly woman rescued from Malvern East kitchen firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Elderly-woman-rescued-from-Malvern-East-kitchen-fire.html
Firefighters have rescued an elderly woman following a kitchen fire in Malvern East tonight.Mon, 11 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTElwood barbecue firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/BBQ-fire-Elwood.html
MFB crews were called to Elwood this afternoon after a barbecue gas cylinder ignited.Mon, 11 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTHeater sparked West Footscray firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Heater-sparked-West-Footscray-fire.html
A portable heater has been determined as the cause of a house fire which engulfed a West Footscray home this morning.Sun, 10 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTFatal house fire in West Footscrayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fatal-house-fire-in-Footscray.html
A woman has died in a house fire in Footscray overnight.Sun, 10 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTCar destroyed in Chadstone garage firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Car-destroyed-in-Chadstone-garage-fire.html
A car has been destroyed in a fire which engulfed a Chadstone garage this morning.Fri, 08 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious house fire in Lavertonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-house-fire-in-Laverton.html
Firefighters have extinguished suspicious a fire which engulfed a Laverton house this afternoon.Thu, 07 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTHAZMAT incident in Mount Waverleyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/HAZMAT-incident-in-Mount-Waverley.html
Firefighters were called to Gilby Rd at 11:38am this morning.Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTFire investigators to probe St Albans garage firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-investigators-to-probe-St-Albans-garage-fire.html
Fire Investigators will probe the cause of a late night blaze which ripped through a St Albans garage.Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews make quick work of Laverton house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-make-quick-work-of-Laverton-house-fire.html
Approximately 26 MFB firefighters were called to Laverton last night after a father returned home to find his house on fire shortly after 11pm.Sun, 03 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTPasta factory ablaze in Somertonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Pasta-factory-ablaze-in-Somerton.html
More than 20 fire fighting appliances have been called to a blaze at a pasta factory on Fillo Drive Somerton, which is not yet under control. Sat, 02 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters save woman from smoke-filled home in Northcotehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-save-woman-from-smoke-filled-home-in-Northcote.html
MFB firefighters have rescued a woman from her smoke-filled home in Northcote this afternoon. Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews help evacuate train passengers at Eppinghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-attend-to-train-accident-in-Epping.html
MFB Firefighters are currently helping to evacuate 130 passengers from a train at Epping following an accident. Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTCommencement of MFB's new Chief Officer/Chief Executive Officerhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Commencement-of-MFBs-new-Chief-OfficerChief-Executive-Officer.html
MFB’s new Chief Officer/Chief Executive Officer has started work this week.Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTFactory fire in St Kildahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Factory-fire-in-St-Kilda.html
Crews were called to a fire at a double-storey disused factory on Greeves St at 7:46am this morning.Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTWinter is coming, is your home fire ready?http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Winter-is-coming-is-your-home-fire-ready.html
With winter 24 hours away and the days getting cooler and shorter, MFB is encouraging Melburnians to take steps to minimise the risk of fire at home.Thu, 31 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTDoor knockers not affiliated with MFBhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Door-knockers-not-affiliated-with-MFB.html
MFB is aware of reports of door knockers selling wares and providing fire safety advice across Melbourne.Mon, 28 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTSunshine house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sunshine-house-fire.html
Crews were called to a single story weatherboard house in Union St at 13:34pm this afternoon.Mon, 28 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTFlooding in Southbank apartment buildinghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Flooding-in-Southbank-apartment-building.html
Firefighters were called to a flooded high-rise apartment building on City Rd at 21:33pm last night.Mon, 28 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTTruck rollover on Princes Fwyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Truck-rollover-on-Princes-Fwy.html
Crews were called to a truck rollover on Princes Freeway near the Kororoit Creek Road in-ramp at 20:03pm this evening.Sun, 27 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTNorth Melbourne house fire caused by unattended incense http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/North-Melbourne-house-fire-caused-by-unattended-incense-.html
A house fire in North Melbourne overnight caused by incense left unattended has firefighters urging Melburnians to practice safe use of open flames.Sun, 27 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Box Hillhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Box-Hill.html
Crews were called to a two-storey brick home in Irving Ave at 17:13pm this evening.Fri, 25 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Burwoodhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Burwood.html
Crews were called to a single-storey weatherboard house in Barnes Ave at 12:47pm this afternoon.Fri, 25 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTGas main rupture in Heidelberg Heightshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gas-main-rupture-in-Heidelberg-Heights.html
Crews were called to Montgomery and Alfred Streets in Heidelberg Heights at 12:23 this afternoon following a high pressure gas main rupture.Thu, 24 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTIconic Theatre ablaze in Carlton http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Iconic-Theatre-ablaze-in-Carlton-.html
MFB Firefighters were called to a fire at an iconic theatre in Carlton shortly after 5am this morning. It was the second major fire incident to occur within a matter of hours in the metropolitan district this morning.Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle blaze at Essendon http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-battle-blaze-at-Essendon-.html
MFB crews are currently on scene at a structure fire in Essendon. Crews were called to a disused car sales room on Keilor Road just before 3am.Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews make quick work of shop fire in McKinnonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-make-quick-work-of-shop-fire-in-McKinnon.html
Quick work by MFB firefighters today has ensured a shop fire in McKinnon was under control in just 11 minutes after the first crew arrived on scene. Fri, 18 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews free man trapped underneath pier http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-free-man-trapped-underneath-pier-.html
MFB crews were called to Docklands following reports of a man trapped underneath Central Pier shortly before 9am this morning.Thu, 17 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTPub fire on Brunswick Streethttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Pub-fire-on-Brunswick-Street.html
An electrical fault has been determined as the cause of a fire which ripped through a Fitzroy pub in the early hours of this morning.Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTChemical spill at Epping hospitalhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Chemical-spill-at-Epping-hospital.html
MFB crews spent the early hours of Mother's Day responding to a chemical spill at an Epping hospital.Sun, 13 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTSuspected gas leak at supermarket distribution centrehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspected-gas-leak-at-supermarket-distribution-centre.html
Crews were called to the Coles distribution centre on Distribution Drive at 12:42pm this afternoon.Sun, 06 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTShop fire in Claytonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Shop-fire-in-Clayton.html
Crews were called to a shop fire on Clayton Rd in Clayton at 12:33am this morning.Sat, 05 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTHigh rise, high riskhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/High-rise-high-risk.html
Flicked cigarette butts, unattended cooking and poor maintenance are some of the common causes sparking more than 100 fires in Melbourne high rises each year.Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTRotten afternoon on campushttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Rotten-afternoon-on-campus.html
Firefighters have given the all clear following an incident at a CBD university this afternoon.Sat, 28 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fires at abandoned houseshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-abandoned-Ringwood-house.html
Firefighters have battled suspicious fires at two abandoned houses across Melbourne overnight.Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTCar gas leak in Footscrayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Car-gas-leak-in-Footscray.html
Firefighters attended a car leaking LPG gas in the Barkly Street shopping strip at 1:13pm this afternoon.Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTDog alerts woman to Dallas house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Dog-alerts-woman-to-Dallas-house-fire.html
A woman was woken by her agitated dog just before 9.30am this morning to find her house full of smoke and on fire. Sun, 22 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTCarnegie unit complex evacuated following firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Carnegie-unit-complex-evacuated-following-fire.html
MFB firefighters have responded to a unit fire in Carnegie following a single call to triple-zero at 4.31pm this afternoon. Sat, 21 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters attend Balwyn house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-attend-Balwyn-house-fire.html
A number of call were received by MFB this afternoon for a house fire at Yerrin Street, Balwyn. Sat, 21 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTGas connection to blame for Albanvale firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gas-connection-to-blame-for-Albanvale-fire.html
Firefighters were called out shortly after 3.30am this morning to reports of a shed fire in Albanvale.Thu, 19 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTNew Chief Officer/Chief Executive Officer appointedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/New-Chief-OfficerChief-Executive-Officer-appointed.html
MFB is pleased to announce Mr Dan Stephens has been appointed as our new Chief Officer/ Chief Executive Officer to steer the organisation into the future.Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTGarage fire in Deer Parkhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Garage-fire-in-Deer-Park.html
MFB was called to a garage fire on Stevenston St at 10:55am this morning.Mon, 16 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTHazmat incident in Reservoirhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hazmat-incident-in-Reservoir.html
MFB is currently attending to some drums left on Plateau Rd.Sun, 15 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTFlat fire in Hamptonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Flat-fire-in-Hampton.html
Crews were called to a fire on the second floor of a large block of residential flats on Bluff Rd at 6:03am this morning.Sun, 15 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews attend house fire in Lalorhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-attend-house-fire-in-Lalor.html
MFB was called to a home in Griffin Court at 7:55pm this evening.Fri, 13 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTCBD apartment fire contained to balconyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/CBD-apartment-fire-contained-to-balcony.html
Firefighters were called to a fire at a multi-level apartment building on Spencer St at 12:47pm this afternoon.Fri, 13 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTCafe fire in Clifton Hillhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cafe-fire-in-Clifton-Hill.html
MFB crews were called to a cafe on Spensley Street at 8:46am this morning.Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT250 people evacuated following city firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/250-people-evacuated-following-city-fire.html
Firefighters have been called to Rothsay Lane in Melbourne's CBD following reports of a rubbish fire. Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTMan rescued from Yarra Riverhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-rescued-from-Yarra-River.html
MFB firefighters were called to rescue a man just after 5 this morning following reports he was stuck waist deep in the Yarra River at Hawthorn.Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTCampervan fire causes major delays on Tullamarine Freewayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Campervan-fire-causes-major-delays-on-Tullamarine-Freeway.html
Two MFB fire trucks attended a campervan fire on the Tullamarine Freeway near the Western Ring Road in Tullamarine this afternoon.Sun, 08 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTGas leak at Airport Westhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gas-leak-at-Airport-West.html
MFB firefighters are on scene in Airport West where a gas leak has occurred.Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTChemical spill at Coode Islandhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Chemical-spill-at-Coode-Island.html
Firefighters spent a busy night following a chemical spill in West Melbourne.Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTFireys hop to it for the kids this Easterhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-hop-to-it-for-the-kids-this-Easter.html
MFB and CFA firefighters will be racing against the clock, and each other, this Easter Thursday to raise money for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal.Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTFireys visit brave school girl to say thankshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-visit-brave-school-girl-to-say-thanks.html
MFB firefighters have paid a visit to a primary school student who assisted them at the scene of her family’s car accident.Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTSt Albans house fire under investigationhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/St-Albans-house-fire-under-investigation.html
Fire Investigators are probing the cause of a fire which ripped through a St Albans house this morning.Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTJewellery shop blaze in Coburghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Jewellery-shop-blaze-in-Coburg.html
MFB was called to a shop fire on Sydney Rd at 1:43am this morning.Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters called to Kings Park house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-called-to-Kings-Park-house-fire.html
MFB responded to a fire on Eureka Court at 9:06am this morning.Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews attend Glenroy house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-attend-Glenroy-house-fire.html
Firefighters were called to a house on Justin Avenue at 6:24pm this evening.Sun, 25 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTMultiple calls received for Altona unit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Multiple-calls-received-for-Altona-unit-fire.html
Firefighters responded to a fire on McBain St at 10:35pm last night.Sun, 25 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTAbandoned warehouse fire in Brunswickhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Abandoned-warehouse-fire-in-Brunswick.html
Crews are currently on scene at a three-storey abandoned warehouse fire on Pottery Court.Sat, 24 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews attend house fire in Keilor Northhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-attend-house-fire-in-Keilor-North.html
MFB was called to a single-storey brick home on Eliza St at 13:16pm this afternoon.Sat, 24 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTBungalow fire in Coburghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Bungalow-fire-in-Coburg.html
Crews responded to a bungalow fire on Cash St at 4:54am this morning.Fri, 23 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTNew breathing apparatus to boost firefighter safetyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/New-breathing-apparatus-to-boost-firefighter-safety.html
MFB and CFA have welcomed an agreement that will see the introduction of common breathing apparatus across the fire services, Ambulance Victoria and Corrections Victoria.Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTHAZMAT incident in Epping under controlhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/HAZMAT-incident-in-Epping-under-control.html
A large number of calls have been made to triple-zero following a HAZMAT incident in Epping this morning.Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle suspicious grass fireshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-suspicious-grass-fires.html
Firefighters have spent the afternoon battling two suspicious grass fires across Melbourne.Sat, 17 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious house fire in Surrey Hillshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-house-fire-in-Surrey-Hills.html
MFB crews are currently on scene at a suspicious house fire in Surrey Hills.Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTFirefighter rescues toddler from busy intersectionhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighter-rescues-toddler-from-busy-intersection.html
A wayward toddler has been returned to her family thanks to the quick-thinking actions of firefighters and community membersThu, 15 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTChadstone townhouse firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Chadstone-townhouse-fire.html
MFB appliances responsed to a triple-zero call from the occupants for a fire at property on Drummond Street in Chadstone. Sat, 10 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTFlinders Street building firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Flinders-Street-building-fire.html
MFB firefighters are on scene at a building fire on Flinders Street in Melbourne's CBD. Sat, 10 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTFire investigators to look into South Kingsville blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-investigators-to-look-into-South-Kingsville-blaze.html
MFB received a number of calls for a fire at an engineering firm in New Street, South Kingsville. Fri, 09 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTMFB crews attend Aberfeldie Primary School following ceiling collapsehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-crews-attend-Aberfeldie-Primary-School-following-ceiling-collapse.html
Police requested firefighters attendance at the school after a worker was injured when an internal ceiling collapsed. Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTFire spreads to roof at Box Hill Southhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-spreads-to-roof-at-Box-Hill-South.html
About 20 firefighters have been battling a house fire at Grandview Road in Box Hill South this morning. Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTHeavy Rescue team called in following Footscray accidenthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Heavy-Rescue-team-called-in-following-Footscray-accident.html
MFB's Heavy Rescue crew has helped in releasing an injured woman from a vehicle on Ballarat Road in Footscray. Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTRescue at Organ Pipeshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Rescue-at-Organ-Pipes.html
Crews were called to assist a tourist who fell at Organ Pipes National Park in Keilor North at 3:03pm this afternoon.Sun, 04 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTFire destroys home in Newporthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-destroys-home-in-Newport.html
Crews were called to a home on Graham St at 2:35am this morning.Sun, 04 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews assist with HAZMAT incident at Docklandshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-assist-with-HAZMAT-incident-at-Docklands.html
Firefighters were called to the Docklands end of Bourke St at 10:37am this morning.Sat, 03 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews attend grass and scrub fire in Tottenhamhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-attend-grass-and-scrub-fire-in-Tottenham.html
Firefighters were called to a 30 by 50 metre fire on Sunshine Rd at 7:42pm this evening.Thu, 01 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTMcKinnon house fire contained to bedroomhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/McKinnon-house-fire-contained-to-bedroom.html
Firefighters responded to a fire on Station Avenue at 12:42am this morning.Thu, 01 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTAggressive fire attack at Laverton North blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Aggressive-fire-attack-at-Laverton-North-blaze.html
Firefighters are currently battling a large fire at a business in Fitzgerald Road, Laverton North.Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTLarge grassfire in Maribyrnonghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Large-grassfire-in-Maribyrnong.html
Firefighters are currently on scene at a large grassfire in Maribyrnong.Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTFireys on scene at Yallambie unit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-on-scene-at-Yallambie-unit-fire.html
MFB firefighters are currently on scene at a unit fire at Wendover Place in Yallambie. Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTTwo people evacuate Sunshine North firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Two-people-evacuate-Sunshine-North-fire.html
MFB firefighters raced to a house fire in Sunshine North overnight following reports that flames were exiting from the roof and windows. Sun, 25 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTMFB attending grassfire at Sydenhamhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attending-grassfire-at-Sydenham.html
MFB firefighters are on scene at a grassfire in Sydenham this afternoon following multiple calls to triple-zero. Fri, 23 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTMentone unit severely damaged by firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Mentone-unit-severely-damaged-by-fire.html
MFB received multiple calls for a fire at unit on Plummer Road in Mentone shortly after 5pm this afternoon.Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters assist with containment of pesticide spill in Hoppers Crossinghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-assist-with-containment-of-pesticide-spill-in-Hoppers-Crossing.html
MFB firefighters are currently assisting at a pesticide spill on Dunlop Road in Hoppers Crossing. Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTMiddle Park cafe up in flameshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Middle-Park-cafe-up-in-flames.html
A cafe has been severely damaged following a fire in Middle Park last night.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTTeenager saves family thanks to Fire Ed traininghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Teenager-saves-family-thanks-to-Fire-Ed-training.html
A family of five had a lucky escape from a fire in Keilor Downs thanks to a quick-thinking teenager.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTTruck fire on West Gate Freewayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Truck-fire-on-West-Gate-Freeway.html
A truck driver was taken to hospital following a fiery crash on the West Gate Fwy at Port Melbourne last night.Sat, 17 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTBrooklyn shed firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Brooklyn-shed-fire.html
MFB firefighters have battled a shed fire in Brooklyn today.Sat, 17 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTNew Year candles spark Oakleigh house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Oakleigh-house-fire.html
Occupants of an Oakleigh home have had a distressing homecoming after unattended candles severely damaged their home this evening.Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTUncool air conditioners fan flames this summerhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Uncool-air-conditioners-fan-flames-this-summer.html
Don’t let a cool breeze turn into a firey inferno.Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTTrio rescued from South Melbourne blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Trio-rescued-from-South-Melbourne-blaze.html
Firefighters have rescued three people from a fire which ripped through a disused building in South Melbourne this morning.Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTSeries of fires in Glenroyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Series-of-fires-in-Glenroy.html
Firefighters have had a busy afternoon in Glenroy where several fires broke out this afternoon.Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews battle Watsonia North house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-battle-Watsonia-North-house-fire.html
MFB was called to a Norman Avenue property at 11:45pm last night.Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews respond to Hawthorn East firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-respond-to-Hawthorn-East-fire.html
MFB was called to a two-storey house on Neave St at 12:13pm this afternoon.Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters arrive at Glenroy house fire in under six minuteshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-arrive-at-Glenroy-house-fire-in-under-six-minutes.html
MFB responded to a Karin Cr fire at 15:13pm this afternoon.Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTHughesdale house fire under control in 20 minuteshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hughesdale-house-fire-under-control-in-20-minutes.html
MFB crews responded to a fire on Dalston Rd at 9:44am this morning.Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTBellfield house fire under control in 5 minuteshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Bellfield-house-fire-under-control-in-5-minutes.html
MFB firefighters responded to a fire at a single storey home on Bell Street at 4:34am this morning.Sat, 10 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews fight gym fire in Croydonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-fight-gym-fire-in-Croydon.html
Firefighters responded to a fire at a boxing gym on Coolstore Rd at 11:54pm last night.Sat, 10 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTLaverton North recycling plant fire brought under control in challenging conditionshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Laverton-North-recycling-plant-fire-brought-under-control-in-challenging-conditions.html
Crews responded to a fire at a Doherty's Rd recycling plant fire at 5:24pm this evening.Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTVictoria’s fire services launch new recruitment campaignhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Victorias-fire-services-launch-new-recruitment-campaign.html
Victoria’s fire services are putting out the call for more people to become a career firefighter.Fri, 02 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTHART crew winch worker to safety on Fitzroy North construction sitehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/HART-teams-winch-worker-to-safety-on-Fitzroy-North-construction-site.html
MFB crews have been called to a construction site in Fitzroy North this morning after a worker fell from a scaffold. Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTWoman treated for smoke inhalation following Sunshine West house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Woman-treated-for-smoke-inhalation-following-Sunshine-West-house-fire.html
MFB crews have responded to a house fire in Sunshine West following several calls to triple-zero just after 4:15 this morning.Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTFlooding at factory complex in Mulgravehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Flooding-at-factory-complex-in-Mulgrave.html
MFB firefighters are responding to an Automatic alarm on the fire system at a factory on Wellington Road in Mulgrave.Sun, 28 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTTwo properties damaged after cooking oil starts fire in Ascot Valehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Two-properties-damaged-after-cooking-oil-starts-fire-in-Ascot-Vale.html
MFB crews were called out to a kitchen fire at a property in Ascot Vale at 12:25 this afternoon. Sat, 27 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTTwo MFB firefighters receive Australian Fire Service Medals in Australia Day Honourshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Two-MFB-firefighters-receive-Australian-Fire-Service-Medals-in-Australia-Day-Honours.html
Two MFB firefighters have been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal as part of the Australia Day HonoursFri, 26 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTCooking left unattended to blame for Croydon house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cooking-left-unattended-to-blame-for-Croydon-house-fire.html
A working smoke alarm is to thank for alerting two occupants of a fire in their two storey townhouse at Dorset Road in Croydon. Fri, 26 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTSeveral people evacuate following Clayton restaurant fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Several-people-evacuated-following-Clayton-restaurant-fire-.html
MFB firefighters have been dispatched to a restaurant fire in Clayton Road, Clayton, following a call to triple-zero. Wed, 24 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle shed blaze in Broadmeadows http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-shed-blaze-in-Broadmeadows-.html
MFB firefighters saved a home from fire damage last night, after a large 8x10m shed at the rear of the property caught fire.Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters save neighbouring properties from fire in sweltering conditionshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-save-neighbouring-properties-from-fire-in-sweltering-conditions.html
Approximately 26 MFB firefighters have held back a garage blaze and saved neighbouring properties from substantial damage this afternoon, while temperatures soared above 40 degrees Celsius.Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTLucky escape for St Albans resident http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lucky-escape-for-St-Albans-resident-.html
A St Albans resident has had a lucky escape from a burning home after MFB crews were called to fight a blaze just before noon.Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTCrews pull woman and dog from burning unit in West Footscray http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-pull-woman-and-dog-from-burning-unit-in-West-Footscray-.html
MFB firefighters rescued an unconscious woman from a burning unit in Barkly Street, West Footscray yesterday evening.Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTWest Footscray house fire under controlhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/West-Footscray-house-fire-under-control.html
Quick work by MFB firefighters has seen a house fire in West Footscray brought under control in just five minutes. Wed, 17 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTThree people evacuate Parkdale house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Three-people-evacuate-Parkdale-house-fire.html
Firefighters were called to a house fire in Princes Court, Parkdale just after 1am this morning. Fri, 12 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTKeilor North house fire under control in 40 minuteshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Keilor-North-house-fire-under-control-in-40-minutes.html
Firefighters were called to a house fire on Highland Rd at approximately 6:28am this morning.Fri, 05 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTLarge house fire threatens neighbours in Essendonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Large-house-fire-threatens-neighbours-in-Essendon.html
Firefighters have worked through the night to extinguish a large house fire in Nimmo Street, Essendon.Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTFactory fire in South Kingsville under control in 50 minuteshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Factory-fire-in-Kingsville-under-control-in-50-minutes.html
MFB firefighters were called to a factory fire on New Street at 4:47am this morning.Tue, 02 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTMFB raises dough for those in kneadhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-raises-dough-for-those-in-knead.html
MFB’s sixth annual Christmas Bake Off has raised vital funds to feed Melburnians experiencing homelessness and disadvantage this festive season.Fri, 29 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTCFA & MFB urge all Victorians to ring in 2018 safelyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/CFA--MFB-urge-all-Victorians-to-ring-in-2018-safely.html
CFA and MFB are warning people against using illegal fireworks and firecrackers this New Year’s Eve, as many people prepare to ring in 2018 outdoors.Fri, 29 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTCheltenham grassfire deemed suspicioushttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-battle-large-grass-fire-in-Cheltenham.html
Victoria Police will investigate a grassfire which ripped through Cheltenham yesterday.Wed, 27 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTSandringham house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sandringham-house-fire.html
MFB crews are on scene at a house fire in Sandringham.Wed, 27 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTCrews attend barbecue fire in Lalor http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-attend-barbeque-fire-in-Lalor-.html
MFB firefighters responded to a fire involving a barbecue on Parfrey Avenue at 5:24pm this evening.Fri, 22 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTAvoid a sizzle and barbecue safelyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Avoid-a-sizzle-and-barbeque-safely.html
Apron? Check. Tongs? Check. Safety? Check.Thu, 21 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTFire at high-rise building in Preston under controlhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-high-rise-building-in-Preston-under-control.html
Crews responded to an installed fire alarm at an apartment complex on Bell St at 3:43pm this afternoon.Thu, 21 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTCar collides with tram in Preston http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Car-collides-with-tram-in-Preston-.html
The driver of a car has died after the car hit a tram and power pole at 12:25am this morning.Thu, 21 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTHistoric joint graduation day for Victorian recruit firefightershttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Historic-joint-graduation-day-for-Victorian-recruit-firefighters.html
A total of 121 MFB and CFA recruits have now completed the new Victorian Recruit Firefighter Course, with the course’s last 30 recruits for the year graduating today. Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTRubbish pile on fire at Laverton Northhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Rubbish-pile-on-fire-at-Laverton-North.html
MFB is currently on scene at Laverton North, where a fire has broken out at a recycling facility.Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTFreezer sparks Ringwood North garage firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Charging-battery-sparks-Ringwood-North-garage-fire.html
A freezer kept in a garage has sparked a blaze in Ringwood North this morning.Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTBudgie rescued from Meadow Heights firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Budgie-rescued-from-Meadow-Heights-fire.html
A pet budgie has been rescued from a fire which destroyed a Meadow Heights house this afternoon.Fri, 15 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTCamberwell fire sparked by candlehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Camberwell-fire-sparked-by-candle.html
An unattended candle has been determined as the cause of a fire which ripped through a Camberwell house about 8.15pm last night.Fri, 15 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTChristmas lights spark warninghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Christmas-lights-spark-warning.html
MFB and CFA are urging Victorians to celebrate the festive season safely and avoid firefighters crashing their Christmas.Thu, 14 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTLucky escape for Camberwell residentshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lucky-escape-for-Camberwell-residents.html
MFB firefighters have had a busy evening tackling a house fire in Camberwell.Thu, 14 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTRecycling plant fire in Laverton Northhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Recycling-plant-fire-in-Laverton-North.html
MFB is currently on scene at a recycling plant fire in Laverton North.Wed, 13 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTMalvern house ablaze http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Malvern-house-ablaze-.html
MFB firefighters are currently on scene in Malvern after a fire broke out in a house this afternoon.Wed, 13 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTCrews protect neighbouring businesses from restaurant fire in Mount Waverley http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-protect-neighbouring-businesses-from-restaurant-fire-in-Mount-Waverley-.html
MFB Firefighters saved adjoining properties at a restaurant fire at the Pinewood Shopping Centre in Mount Waverley early this morning.Wed, 13 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTCrews on scene at a multi-car accident on Sydney Roadhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-on-scene-at-a-multi-car-accident-on-Sydney-Road.html
Crews are currently on scene at a multi-vehicle accident at Sydney Road in Fawkner, near the Metropolitan Ring Road out ramp. Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTCrews battle restaurant blaze in Coburg overnighthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-battle-restaurant-blaze-in-Coburg-overnight.html
Firefighters were busy battling a blaze at a restaurant in Coburg overnight after a number of community members called triple zero. Sat, 09 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTMFB crews make quick work of a house fire in Kew http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-crews-make-quick-work-of-a-house-fire-in-Kew-.html
Shortly after 7pm this evening MFB firefighters were called to a structure fire in Kew after several calls were made to triple zero. Fri, 08 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTExplosion at building under construction in Prestonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Building-explosion-at-electrical-sub-station-in-Preston.html
Shortly after 9am this morning, MFB firefighters were called to an explosion in an electrical sub-station at a building under construction in Preston. Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT50 people evacuated from Broadmeadows factory after oven firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/50-people-evacuated-from-Broadmeadows-factory-after-oven-fire.html
MFB firefighters have been called to a Broadmeadows factory this evening to reports of a commercial oven fire.Tue, 05 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTPolice to investigate suspicious Chinatown building firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Police-to-investigate-suspicious-Chinatown-building-fire.html
MFB firefighters were on scene within minutes of receiving numerous 000 calls for smoke issuing from the 2 storey concrete building in the Chinatown area of Melbourne.Tue, 05 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTThree people escape Bentleigh East garage firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Three-people-escape-Bentleigh-East-garage-fire.html
MFB crews received multiple calls about a garage fire in Bentleigh East this evening. Sun, 03 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTHazmat spill at the docks in West Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hazmat-spill-at-the-docks-in-West-Melbourne.html
MFB crews were called to the docks just after 10pm last night for a leak of a 20,000 litre container of flammable liquid.Sun, 03 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTCrews on scene at Reservoir house fire within 5 minuteshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-on-scene-at-Reservoir-house-fire-within-5-minutes.html
MFB crews received multiple calls around 3:45pm this afternoon for a house fire in Delaware Street, Reservoir. Sat, 02 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTSwift Water Task Force deployed to assist with Victorian floods http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Swift-Water-Task-Force-deployed-to-assist-with-Victorian-floods-.html
This afternoon MFB deployed a Swift Water Task Force to a staging area in Yea to assist the community in regional Victoria affected by flooding. Sat, 02 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTQuick spreading grassfire under control in Sunshine Northhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Quick-spreading-grassfire-under-control-in-Sunshine-North.html
MFB firefighters have brought under control a grassfire near Bunnett Street in Sunshine North after receiving multiple calls this afternoon. Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTFour people evacuate from St Albans house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Four-people-evacuate-from-St-Albans-house-fire.html
Firefighters arrived within four minutes after being called to a house fire in St Albans overnight. Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTCrews on scene at Port Phillip Prison firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-on-scene-at-Port-Philip-Prison-fire.html
Firefighters have responded to a fire at Port Phillip Prison in Truganina at 1:29am this morning.Wed, 29 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Pascoe Vale under controlhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Pascoe-Vale-under-control.html
Firefighters were called to a fire at a single-storey weatherboard house on Pascoe Vale Rd at 6:38pm this evening.Sun, 26 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters respond to shop fire in Hawthornhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-respond-to-shop-fire-in-Hawthorn.html
Crews have arrived to the two-storey building on Glenferrie Rd to find it well alight after several calls to Triple Zero.Fri, 24 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTCrews in attendance of minor chemical leak in Bellfieldhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-in-attendance-of-minor-chemical-leak-in-Bellfield.html
Firefighters responded to a minor leak of an unknown chemical in Bellfield at 9:21am this morning.Fri, 24 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTWest Melbourne silo fire under controlhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/West-Melbourne-silo-fire-under-control.html
MFB crews responded to a fire involving a silo in West Melbourne at 8:51am this morning.Fri, 24 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTHeidelberg building fire under control in 20 minuteshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Heidelberg-building-fire-under-control-in-20-minutes.html
MFB crews responded to a building fire in Heidelberg at 12:57am this morning.Fri, 24 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTReservoir factory firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Reservoir-factory-fire.html
Firefighters are on scene at a factory fire in Edwardes St, Reservoir.Tue, 21 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battling shop fires in Armadalehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battling-shop-fire-in-Armadale.html
MFB crews are currently on the scene of a shop fire in Armadale.Sun, 19 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTHuntingdale house fire under controlhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Huntingdale-house-fire-under-control.html
MFB firefighters are in attendance at a house fire in Berkeley Street, Huntingdale.Sat, 18 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters bring Blackburn South house fire under control in 15 minuteshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-bring-Blackburn-South-house-fire-under-control-in-15-minutes.html
Multiple triple-zero calls were received just before 4am this morning for a house fire in Christine Street, Blackburn South. Sat, 18 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTTrench rescue in Essendonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Trench-rescue-in-Essendon.html
Firefighters have rescued a man trapped in a muddy trench in Essendon this afternoon.Thu, 16 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTTwo-storey house fire in Gladstone Park under controlhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Two-storey-house-fire-in-Gladstone-Park-under-control.html
MFB crews were called to a two-storey house fire in Galway Grove, Gladstone Park at 11:42am.Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters protect neighbouring properties from unit fire in Maidstonehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-protect-neighbouring-properties-from-unit-fire-in-Maidstone.html
A number of triple-zero calls were made following a unit fire in Montgomery Street in Maidstone overnight. Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTReservoir house fire under control in six minuteshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Reservoir-house-fire-under-control-in-six-minutes.html
MFB firefighters have responded to a house fire in Banff Street, Reservoir following multiple calls to triple-zero.Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTSpecial Recognition Awards announcedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Special-Recognition-Awards-announced.html
Yesterday MFB’s eleventh annual Long and Good Service Awards were held at the MCG.Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTBuildlings ablaze near Nylex factory in Cremorne http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Buildlings-ablaze-near-Nylex-factory-in-Cremorne-.html
MFB Firefighters were called when two buildings caught fire near the iconic Nylex site in Cremorne just after 12 midnight.Sun, 12 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTLucky escape for four residents in North Croydon http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lucky-escape-for-four-residents-in-North-Croydon-.html
Four people living in North Croydon have had a lucky escape after MFB Firefighters were called to attend a unit fire in Sturt Street just before midnight last night.Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTAbandoned gym ablaze in Doncasterhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Abandoned-gym-ablaze-in-Doncaster.html
MFB firefighters are currently on scene in Doncaster following a fire in a disused gym this evening.Mon, 06 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTWilliamstown North factory firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Williamstown-North-factory-fire.html
MFB crews remain in Williamstown North, where a fire broke out overnight at a plastics storage facility.Sun, 05 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTFamily flee suspicious fire in Sunshinehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Family-flee-suspicious-fire-in-Sunshine.html
A family of four had a lucky escape after a fire broke out at their Sunshine home in the early hours of this morning.Sun, 05 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTDiesel spill on Monash Fwyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Diesel-spill-on-Monash-Fwy.html
MFB is currently in attendance at an accident on the Monash Freeway involving a semi-trailer. Fri, 03 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTHeidelberg Heights house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Heidelberg-Heights-house-fire.html
Firefighters have made quick work of a fire which ripped through a Heidelberg Heights home this afternoon.Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTEight people evacuate house fire in Malvern Easthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Eight-people-evacuate-house-fire-in-Malvern-East.html
MFB crews were called to the property on Warrigal Road at 11:30pm last night. Sat, 28 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire in Maidstonehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-in-Maidstone.html
Firefighters are currently on scene following a suspicious garage fire in Maidstone this morning.Wed, 25 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTDiesel spill at Heidelberg hospitalhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Diesel-spill-at-Heidelberg-hospital.html
Firefighters are currently at a Heidelberg hospital, following a diesel spill this afternoon.Sun, 22 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTFatal Camberwell house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fatal-Camberwell-house-fire.html
A man has died following a house fire in Camberwell this morning.Fri, 20 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTKeilor East fire under investigationhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Keilor-East-fire-under-investigation.html
MFB Fire Investigators will probe the cause of a fire which broke out in Keilor East this morning.Thu, 19 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTUnattended cooking sparks Bentleigh East blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Unattended-cooking-sparks-Bentleigh-East-blaze.html
Unattended cooking has caused more than $120,000 worth of fire damage to a Bentleigh East unit this evening.Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTFive people self-evacuate Forest Hill firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Five-people-self-evacuate-Forest-Hill-fire.html
MFB firefighters have spent the morning at a house fire in Forest Hill. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTWoman and dog rescued from Chadstone unit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Woman-and-dog-rescued-from-Chadstone-unit-fire.html
MFB crews were called to a unit in Chadstone shortly before 11pm last night after receiving a triple-zero call from the resident for a fire involving the front door of her unit. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTUnattended barbecue causes Mordialloc house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Unattended-barbecue-causes-Mordialloc-house-fire.html
MFB and CFA crews spent the afternoon battling a house fire at a double storey home in Mordialloc. Tue, 17 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTKew East house fire seen from Eastern Freewayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Kew-East-house-fire-seen-from-Eastern-Freeway.html
MFB firefighters have been on the scene of a house fire in Kew East overnight. Tue, 17 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTBalcony fire at unit block in Travancorehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Balcony-fire-at-unit-block-in-Travancore.html
Firefighters have quickly brought under control a blaze at a block of flats in Travancore this afternoon.Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTCar into building in Claytonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Car-into-building-in-Clayton.html
MFB firefighters are on scene in Clayton after a car crashed into a coffee shop this afternoon.Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTHeidelberg pre-school firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Heidelberg-pre-school-fire.html
MFB crews remain on scene following a fire at a pre-school in Heidelberg. Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTThree people evacuate after Malvern house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Three-people-evacuate-after-Malvern-house-fire.html
MFB firefighters were called out to a Malvern house fire overnight following multiple calls to triple-zero.Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTPrahran nightclub firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Prahran-nightclub-fire.html
MFB firefighters have attended a premises in Greville Street, Prahran overnight after receiving an alarm call from an installed sprinkler system. Fri, 13 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTCrane incident in Melbourne CBDhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crane-incident-in-Melbourne-CBD.html
MFB remain on scene at an incident involving a crane in the CBD.Thu, 12 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTWorker rescued from cable tunnels in South Yarrahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Worker-rescued-from-cable-tunnels-in-South-Yarra.html
MFB crews have rescued a worker, missing in Telstra cable tunnels in South Yarra this morning. Tue, 10 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTMaidstone house fire under investigation http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Maidstone-house-fire-under-investigation-.html
MFB Fire Investigators will probe the cause of a fire which broke out at a Maidstone unit early this morning.Mon, 09 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle Sunshine factory fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-Sunshine-factory-fire-.html
MFB crews remain on scene in Sunshine where a fire broke out at a factory this afternoon. Sat, 07 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTService station fire in Glen Waverleyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Service-station-fire-in-Glen-Waverley.html
Quick-acting firefighters managed to avert what could have been a serious incident in Glen Waverley this morning.Sat, 07 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTPolice investigate Bentleigh blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Police-investigate-Bentleigh-blaze.html
MFB crews had a busy start to the morning following a house fire in Bentleigh overnight.Sat, 07 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTPolice investigate Bentleigh blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Police-investigate-Bentleigh-blaze.html
MFB crews had a busy start to the morning following a house fire in Bentleigh overnight.Sat, 07 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTLucky escape for family of six in Albanvalehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lucky-escape-for-family-of-six-in-Albanvale.html
A family of six had a lucky escape when a fire ripped through their Albanvale home last night.Fri, 06 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious house fire in Albionhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-house-fire-in-Albion.html
MFB firefighters have made quick work of a fire which engulfed an abandoned home in Albion this morning.Thu, 05 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT60 firefighters battle fire in Lygon Street, Carltonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/60-firefighters-battle-fire-in-Lygon-Street-Carlton.html
Fire has caused more than two million dollars damage to businesses in Lygon St this morning.Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTLight plane makes successful emergency landing at Essendon Airporthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Light-plane-makes-successful-emergency-landing-at-Essendon-Airport.html
A Beechcraft Super King Air B200 aircraft made an emergency landing at Essendon Airport late this afternoon.Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT50 firefighters respond to Mt Waverley warehouse firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/50-firefighters-respond-to-Mt-Waverley-warehouse-fire.html
MFB crews have responded to a factory fire in Mt Waverley following multiple calls to triple-zero.Sat, 30 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMTOverturned candle starts house fire in Jacanahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Overturned-candle-starts-house-fire-in-Jacana.html
MFB crews have stopped a house fire in Jacana from spreading to nearby properties.Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMTApartment under construction ablaze in Bundoorahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Apartment-under-construction-ablaze-in-Bundoora.html
MFB firefighters are currently battling a blaze at an apartment complex under construction in Bundoora.Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMTDon't let a dodgy barbecue ruin your Grand Final weekendhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Dont-let-a-dodgy-barbecue-ruin-your-Grand-Final-weekend.html
As AFL rivals Richmond and Adelaide prepare to battle it out at the ‘G’ this weekend, make sure you are prepared to celebrate the long weekend safely in your backyard.Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMTLeaking BBQ gas cylinder behind St Kilda East unit block fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-Investigators-to-attend-St-Kilda-East-unit-block-fire-.html
MFB firefighters have responded to a fire at a unit block in St.Kilda East this afternoon. Wed, 27 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMTMemories saved in Malvern house fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Memories-saved-in-Malvern-house-fire-.html
Fire Investigators will probe the cause of a fire which ripped through a Malvern home last night.Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMTThree workers taken to hospital following Kilsyth firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Three-workers-taken-to-hospital-following-Kilsyth-fire.html
Three workers were treated for smoke inhalation following a blaze at a motor repair workshop on Mount Dandenong Road, Kilsyth this morning. Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMTPascoe Vale garage fire under control in 5 minuteshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Pascoe-Vale-garage-fire-under-control-in-5-minutes.html
MFB firefighters have attended a fire in Pascoe Vale following two calls to triple-zero. Tue, 19 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters rescue truck driver from wreck in Heathmonthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-rescue-truck-driver-from-wreck-in-Heathmont.html
MFB firefighters have freed a truck driver from his B-double after it veered off a road in Heathmont. Sat, 16 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMTStation Pier evacuated following firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Station-Pier-evacuated-following-fire.html
MFB firefighters have responded to a fire alarm call at Station Pier in Port Melbourne this afternoon. Mon, 04 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMTFire at Fitzroy North house under demolition http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Fitzroy-North-house-under-demolition-.html
MFB firefighters have responded to a fire at a house in Fitzroy North following multiple calls to triple-zero. Sun, 03 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters revive pet dog following unit fire in Lower Plentyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-revive-pet-dog-following-unit-fire-in-Lower-Plenty.html
MFB and CFA firefighters have responded to numerous triple-zero calls for flames and black smoke issuing from unit in Lower Plenty.Wed, 23 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters protect neighbouring properties from Greensborough house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-protect-neighbouring-properties-from-Greensborough-house-fire.html
MFB and CFA firefighters have battled a single storey house fire in Greensborough this evening. Tue, 22 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTMan pulled from burning Croydon unithttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-pulled-from-burning-Croydon-unit.html
MFB firefighters have rescued a 45 year old man from his burning unit in Croydon this afternoon. Mon, 21 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters stop Hawthorn East house fire from spreadinghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-stop-Hawthorn-East-house-fire-from-spreading.html
The quick work of MFB firefighters has prevented a fire at a new two storey house in Hawthorn East from spreading. Sat, 19 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTWheat bag causes issues at Glen Waverley nursing homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Wheat-bag-causes-issues-at-Glen-Waverley-nursing-home.html
A smoke detector and the quick response of MFB firefighters has averted disaster in a 40 bed nursing home in Glen Waverly.Sat, 19 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTTwo people rescued from Altona house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Two-people-rescue-from-Altona-house-fire.html
MFB firefighters have rescued two people from a house fire at Altona this morning.Fri, 18 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTSafe escape for Derrimut residents after garage fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Safe-escape-for-Derrimut-residents-after-garage-fire-.html
Residents of a Derrimut home evacuated safely this morning after a garage fire.Mon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTHome destroyed in Maribyrnong house fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Home-destroyed-in-Maribyrnong-house-fire-.html
A Maribyrnong home has been destroyed by fire this evening.Sat, 12 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTHigh fuel load at Bentleigh East house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/High-fuel-load-at-Bentleigh-East-house-fire.html
Firefighters have battled a high fuel load at a Bentleigh East house fire this afternoon.Fri, 11 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTElwood home under construction damaged in firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Elwood-home-under-construction-damaged-in-fire.html
Thick smoke blanbketed Elwood this morning after a fire on Foam Street.Fri, 11 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTPolice to investigate suspicious Cheltenham house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Police-to-investigate-suspicious-Cheltenham-house-fire.html
Firefighters have prevented a house fire spreading to neighbouring homes in Cheltenham.Thu, 10 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters rescue woman from St Albans unit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-rescue-woman-from-St-Albans-unit-fire.html
MFB firefighters have rescued a woman from a unit fire in St Albans this morning.Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTMFB crews battle house fire in Cambellfieldhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-crews-battle-house-fire-in-Cambellfield.html
Firefighters have responded to a house fire at Campbellfield this morning following multiple calls to triple-zero.Mon, 07 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTPasserby alerts authorities to Glenroy house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Passer-by-alerts-authorities-to-Glenroy-house-fire.html
A passerby has called triple-zero after spotting a house fire in Glenroy this afternoon.Thu, 03 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTUnattended radiator sparks Reservoir house fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Unattended-radiator-sparks-Reservoir-house-fire-.html
MFB firefighters have prevented a fire at a Reservoir home spreading to a neighbouring property.Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTFather and son save dog in Mill Park house fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Father-and-son-save-dog-in-Mill-Park-house-fire-.html
A father and son have saved their pet dog from a house fire in Mill Park.Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTFire investigators to attend blaze at Moorabbin factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-investigators-to-attend-blaze-at-Moorabbin-factory.html
Firefighters have battled a fire at a Moorabbin factory this evening.Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters called after windy weather dislodges roofing in Brunswickhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-called-after-windy-weather-dislodges-roofing-in-Brunswick.html
Firefighters were called to assist after roofing was dislodged from a Brunswick West home in this afternoon's wild weather.Sat, 29 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTKitchen fire damages home in Moonee Ponds http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Kitchen-fire-damages-home-in-Moonee-Ponds-.html
Firefighters have prevented a fire that started in a Moonee Ponds kitchen from spreading to neighbouring homes.Sat, 29 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTMotorist calls fire brigade after spotting Braybrook blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Motorist-calls-fire-brigade-after-spotting-Braybrook-blaze.html
The cause of a fire at a mechanical workshop in Braybrook overnight will be investigated.Thu, 27 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTFire at Footscray unit under investigationhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Footscray-unit-under-investigation.html
Twenty firefighters have battled a blaze at a two-storey unit in Footscray.Wed, 26 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTLaptop explodes in Canterburyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Laptop-explodes-in-Canterbury.html
An exploding laptop has sparked a fire which broke out in a Canterbury home last night.Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTCoolaroo factory fire updatehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Coolaroo-factory-fire-update.html
Emergency services have entered day seven of firefighting activities at the Coolaroo factory fire.Wed, 19 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTKitchen fires spark biggest concern http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Kitchen-fires-spark-biggest-concern-.html
More than 40 per cent of house fires in Victoria occur in the kitchen, the latest statistics reveal.Sun, 16 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters to remain at Coolaroo fire for a number of dayshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-to-remain-at-Coolaroo-fire-for-a-number-of-days.html
Firefighters have spent a third night at the Coolaroo recycling plant fire.Sun, 16 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTCoolaroo fire now under controlhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Coolaroo-fire-now-under-control.html
Fire crews have gained the upper hand at the Coolaroo recycling plant, with the fire now under control.Sat, 15 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTInterstate agencies assist at Coolaroo firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Interstate-agencies-assist-at-Coolaroo-fire.html
South Australia, New South Wales and the ACT have deployed assets to assist MFB and CFA crews at the Coolaroo recycling plant fire.Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTHomes evacuated following Coolaroo recycling plant fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Homes-evacuated-following-Coolaroo-recycling-plant-fire-.html
An evacuation message has been issued for approximately 115 households in the Dallas area as a result of hazardous smoke coming from a fire at Maffra Street, Coolaroo. Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTResidents in DALLAS recommended to evacuate after Coolaroo firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Residents-in-DALLAS-recommended-to-evacuate-after-Coolaroo-fire.html
Residents in Dallas, near fire-affected Coolaroo, are being recommended to evacuate following ongoing operations at a fire this evening.Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle large blaze in Coolaroohttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-large-blaze-in-Coolaroo.html
More than 130 firefighters are currently battling a large fire at a recycling plant in Coolaroo.Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTRelief centre set up for Coolaroo firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Relief-centre-set-up-for-Coolaroo-fire.html
A relief centre has been set up for residents affected by the recycling plant fire at Coolaroo. Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTWoman escapes Mont Albert fire thanks to working smoke alarm http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Woman-escapes-Mont-Albert-fire-thanks-to-working-smoke-alarm-.html
A working smoke alarm has alerted a woman to a fire in her Mont Albert home.Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTCafé up in smoke in Melbourne CBDhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Caf-up-in-smoke-in-Melbourne-CBD.html
MFB firefighters are currently on scene in Melbourne’s CBD following a café fire on Flinders Lane/Degraves Street.Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarm alerts mum and kids to fire in Templestowehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarm-alerts-mum-and-kids-to-fire-in-Templestowe.html
A working smoke alarm has alerted a mum and her two kids to a kitchen fire at a property in Templestowe.Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters rescue man trapped in NGV lift shaft http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-rescue-man-trapped-in-NGV-lift-shaft-.html
Firefighters have performed a delicate rescue of a man who fell down a lift shaft at the NGV overnight.Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTCars destroyed in Keilor house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cars-destroyed-in-Keilor-house-fire.html
Two cars were destroyed in a garage and fire in Keilor today.Sat, 08 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTSouthbank factory fire forces evacuation of 100 neighbourshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Southbank-factory-fire-forces-evacuation-of-100-neighbours.html
About 100 residents were evacuated after a fire in a disused Southbank factory this morning.Thu, 06 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Heidelberg called in by policehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Heidelberg-called-in-by-police-patrol.html
MFB firefighters are currently on scene in Heidelberg following a house fire this afternoon. Tue, 04 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTElectric blanket sparks fire in Toorakhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Electric-blanket-sparks-fire-in-Toorak.html
An electric blanket has sparked a fire in a Toorak apartment last night.Mon, 03 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTSleeping woman rescued from West Footscray firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sleeping-woman-rescued-from-West-Footscray-fire.html
A West Footscray woman and her five pet kittens had a lucky escape after a fire broke out in their home last night.Mon, 03 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTKitchen fire wreaks havoc in Coburghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Kitchen-fire-wreaks-havoc-in-Coburg.html
Firefighters have been busy battling a large fire in a Coburg cafe overnight.Mon, 03 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTSouthbank fire extinguishedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Southbank-fire-extinguished.html
MFB firefighters have extinguished a fire which broke out inside a vacant property in Southbank this afternoon.Fri, 30 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious house fire in Campbellfieldhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-house-fire-in-Campbellfield.html
MFB firefighters were busy overnight following a fire in Campbellfield.Fri, 30 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTGlenroy shed fire suspicioushttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Glenroy-shed-fire-suspicious.html
A Glenroy shed has been damaged by fire overnight.Wed, 28 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTFire at Heathmont pizza shophttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Heathmont-pizza-shop.html
A smoke warning was issued after a fire at a Heathmont pizza shop overnight.Wed, 28 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTFire at Thomastown cabinet making factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Thomastown-cabinet-making-factory.html
MFB firefighters have extinguished a fire at a cabinet making factory in Thomastown this morning.Tue, 27 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarm alerts occupants to Broadmeadows house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarm-alerts-occupants-to-Broadmeadows-house-fire.html
A working smoke alarm has alerted four occupants to a house fire in Broadmeadows this afternoon.Mon, 26 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTThermal imaging camera used to find fire at Box Hill South factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Thermal-imaging-camera-used-to-find-fire-at-Box-Hill-South-factory.html
Firefighters have extinguished a fire in a paper hopper in Box Hill South this morning.Sun, 25 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters rescue woman trapped under Essendon house for four dayshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-rescue-woman-trapped-under-Essendon-house-for-four-days.html
Firefighters have rescued a woman who was trapped under an Essendon house for four days.Sun, 25 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTOff duty firey and police officer discover Ivanhoe house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Off-duty-firey-and-police-officer-discover-Ivanhoe-house-fire.html
An off-duty MFB Firefighter and an off-duty police officer were first on scene at this Ivanhoe house fire. Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTFire investigators to attend Port Melbourne factory firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-investigators-to-attend-Port-Melbourne-factory-fire.html
Firefighters have battled a fire in Port Melbourne this evening. Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters save neighbouring homes from fire in Clayton Southhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-save-neighbouring-homes-from-fire-in-Clayton-South.html
A fire has spread from a car parked in a garage and destroyed a family home this evening. Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTCampbellfield factories evacuated after gas leakhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Campbellfield-factories-evacuated-after-gas-leak.html
Firefighters remain on scene after a hazardous incident in Campbellfield this evening.Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTFireys rescue woman and cat from Brunswick East firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-rescue-woman-and-cat-from-Brunswick-East-fire.html
A woman and her pet cat have been rescued from a factory fire in Brunswick East this afternoon.Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTTaxis destroyed in suspicious Tullamarine fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Taxis-destroyed-in-suspicious-Tullamarine-fire-.html
Six taxis have been destroyed by fire in Tullamarine overnight.Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTCigarette sparks Southbank balcony blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cigarette-sparks-Southbank-balcony-blaze.html
A cigarette tossed from a high-rise apartment building, landing on an apartment below has been blamed for sparking a balcony fire in Southbank earlier this week.Fri, 16 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTSouthbank balcony fire extinguishedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Southbank-balcony-fire-extinguished.html
MFB firefighters have quickly extinguished a fire which broke out on a Southbank balcony this afternoon.Wed, 14 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTDeceased person found following Bundoora house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Deceased-person-found-following-Bundoora-house-fire.html
MFB firefighters have located a deceased person following a house fire in Bundoora this morning.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTQueens birthday honours for former DCOhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Queens-birthday-honours-for-former-DCO.html
Former MFB Deputy Chief Officer David Youssef has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal as part of the Queen’s Birthday honours.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTDoncaster unit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Doncaster-unit-fire.html
Firefighters made quick work of a fire which ripped through a Doncaster unit last night.Fri, 09 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTMore than 60 fireys battle blaze at Coolaroo recycling factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/More-than-60-fireys-battle-blaze-at-Coolaroo-recycling-factory.html
Firefighters responded to a fire at the SKM Recycling Plant in Coolaroo tonight.Sun, 04 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarm saves residents from Westmeadows house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarm-saves-residents-from-Westmeadows-house-fire.html
A working smoke alarm has alerted occupants of a Westmeadows house to a fire in their home this morning.Sun, 04 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters halt spread of fire in Mount Waverleyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-halt-spread-of-fire-in-Mount-Waverley.html
Firefighters were on scene within six minutes after a house fire in Mount Waverley this morning.Sun, 04 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarm alerts elderly couple to Balwyn North house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarm-alerts-elderly-couple-to-Balwyn-North-house-fire.html
A working smoke alarm has alerted a Balwyn North family to a kitchen fire overnight.Sun, 04 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTTwo businesses damaged in Southbank fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Two-businesses-damaged-in-Southbank-fire-.html
A pho restaurant and massage parlour have been evacuated after a fire in Southbank this afternoon.Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTFire investigators to attend Bentleigh East home after blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-investigators-to-attend-Bentleigh-East-home-after-blaze.html
Neighbours had to be evacuated after a fire in East Bentleigh overnight.Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTFireys save neighbours homes after Bundoora blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-save-neighbours-homes-after-Bundoora-blaze.html
Firefighters have saved two homes after a Bundoora house fire this evening.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTNew rescue tool for fire truckshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/New-rescue-tool-for-fire-trucks.html
Hoon cars will help save lives thanks to a partnership between MFB and Victoria Police.Wed, 31 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTKeilor East factory fire under controlhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Keilor-East-factory-fire-under-control.html
Firefighters have gained the upper hand of a large factory fire which began in Keilor East this morning.Wed, 31 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTOil burner wreaks havoc in Sunshine Westhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Oil-burner-wreaks-havoc-in-Sunshine-West.html
An oil burner left unattended on a kitchen bench has sparked a fire in Sunshine West this afternoon.Thu, 25 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTDryer fire in Mentonehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Dryer-fire-in-Mentone.html
Firefighters have brought a Mentone unit fire under control in just 13 minutes this morning.Thu, 25 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire in Hampton overnighthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-in-Hampton-overnight.html
MFB firefighters have extinguished a fire which ripped through three shops in Hampton, bringing it under control within minutes.Thu, 25 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTEmergency services work together after truck vs tram collisionhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Emergency-services-work-together-after-truck-vs-tram-collision.html
MFB specialist rescue crews were called to assist after a truck versus tram collision this morning in Parkville.Mon, 22 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTElderly man hospitalised after Hampton East house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Elderly-man-hospitalised-after-Hampton-East-house-fire.html
An elderly man has been taken to hospital after a fire in Hampton East.Sat, 20 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTCrews attend Watsonia house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-attend-Watsonia-house-fire.html
Firefighters have battled a house fire in Watsonia overnight.Fri, 19 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTChemical spill in industrial area outside Melbourne Airport http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Chemical-spill-in-industrial-area-outside-Melbourne-Airport-.html
MFB Firefighters are on scene of a chemical spill in the industrial area abutting Melbourne Airport. Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTHomes and businesses evacuated due to gas leak in Hawthornhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Homes-and-businesses-evacuated-due-to-gas-leak-in-Hawthorn.html
Motorists are urged to avoid the area. Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTGas leak forces lock down of Hadfield kinderhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gas-leak-forces-evacuation-of-Hadfield-kinder.html
A kinder was placed into lock down after a gas leak in Hadfield this morning.Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTDog dies in Fitzroy North house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Dog-dies-in-Fitzroy-North-house-fire.html
A dog has died in a Fitzroy North house fire overnightlThu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTCar drives into Yarraville homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Car-drives-into-Yarraville-home.html
A Yarraville house had to be evacuated after a car drove into the front of it this evening.Wed, 17 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTMFB fireys rescue cheeky Jack Russell stuck in peppercorn treehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-fireys-rescue-cheeky-Jack-Russell-stuck-in-peppercorn-tree.html
A mop handle was used to poke the pup free from the tree trunk.Wed, 17 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTOverheating light sparks Footscray blaze http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Overheating-light-sparks-Footscray-blaze-.html
An overheating light has been determined as the cause of a fire which broke out in a Footscray shop late last night.Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTRingwood East garage firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ringwood-East-garage-fire.html
A short circuiting radio is believed to have been the cause of a fire which tore through a garage and caravan in Ringwood East this afternoon.Sun, 14 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Balwynhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Balwyn.html
MFB is currently at a fire in Balwyn.Fri, 12 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTSouth Yarra gas leakhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/South-Yarra-gas-leak.html
MFB firefighters are currently on scene following a gas leak in South Yarra this morning.Fri, 12 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTGreek restaurant up in flames in South Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Greek-restaurant-up-in-flames-in-South-Melbourne.html
MFB firefighters are currently on scene in Park Place,South Melbourne, where a fire has erupted in a Greek restaurant.Wed, 10 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTEthanol leak in South Yarra after truck strikes tree branchhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ethanol-leak-in-South-Yarra-after-truck-strikes-tree-branch.html
MFB firefighters are currently on scene for a tray truck leaking ethanol from a damaged container.Mon, 08 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTPrinter sparks fire in Cremorne Greek restaurant http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Printer-sparks-fire-in-Cremorne-Greek-restaurant-.html
A greek restaurant has been damaged after a printer sparked an early morning blaze.Mon, 08 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious house fire in Maidstonehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-house-fire-in-Maidstone.html
A vacant Maidstone home bas been damaged by a suspicious fire this evening.Sun, 07 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTWorker mssing in fire at Thomastown wrecking yardhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Worker-mssing-in-fire-at-Thomastown-wrecking-yard.html
Firefighters battle fire in Thomastown.Thu, 04 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTFun City fire under controlhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fun-City-fire-under-control.html
Firefighters have gained the upper hand on a fire which ripped through a Sunshine North warehouse this evening.Tue, 02 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTMore than 80 fireys battle fire at Sunshine Fun Cityhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/More-than-80-fireys-battle-fire-at-Sunshine-Fun-City.html
The fire is not yet under control.Tue, 02 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTWoman injured during South Yarra balcony fallhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Woman-injured-during-South-Yarra-balcony-fall.html
A woman has been taken to hospital after a balcony collapsed during a housewarming party in South Yarra last night.Sun, 30 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTMother and child rescued in Ascot Valehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Mother-and-child-rescued-in-Ascot-Vale.html
Firefighters rescued a mother and child during a fire in Ascot Vale last night.Sat, 29 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTFire destroys Brunswick units http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-destroys-Brunswick-units-.html
Four units have been severely damaged following a fire in Brunswick in the early hours of this morning.Thu, 27 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters lift tram to free trapped woman in Prahranhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-lift-tram-to-free-trapped-woman-in-Prahran.html
A lady has sustained serious leg injuries when she accidentally slipped from a tram when disembarking to go to work this morning.Wed, 26 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTHeathmont resident tackles house fire with garden hosehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Heathmont-resident-tackles-house-fire-with-garden-hose.html
A wood fire heater is suspected to have caused a Heathmont house fire this evening.Mon, 24 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTThousands evacuated in Hawthorn East car firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Thousands-evacuated-in-Hawthorn-East-car-fire.html
Two thousand people have been evacuated following a car fire in Hawthorn East this morning.Mon, 24 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTMan hospitalised after Broadmeadows house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-hospitalised-after-Broadmeadows-house-fire.html
A man has been hospitalised after a house fire in Broadmeadows.Sat, 22 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTIvanhoe RSL destroyed by fire, just days before Anzac Dayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ivanhoe-RSL-destroyed-by-fire-just-days-before-Anzac-Day.html
The Ivanhoe RSL has been destroyed by fire this morning.Fri, 21 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTRingwood home damaged in accidental blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ringwood-home-damaged-in-accidental-blaze.html
Thirty firefighters have battled a house fire in Ringwood this afternoon.Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters rescue family pets from burning Seddon homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-rescue-family-pets-from-burning-Seddon-home.html
A family of four and their two pet dogs, Borris and Harry, were lucky to escape their burning Seddon home this morning.Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTFlemington unit destroyed after candle sparks blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Candle-sparks-Flemington-unit-fire.html
A candle that was knocked over ignited nearby curtains, sparking the fire that engulfed the Racecourse Road unit.Mon, 17 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters make quick work of Ardeer blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-make-quick-work-of-Ardeer-blaze.html
MFB attended a fire in a single-storey brick veneer dwelling in Blanche St just after 5:00pm this afternoon.Mon, 17 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTCrews tackle suspicious Ascot Vale unit fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-tackle-suspicious-Ascot-Vale-unit-fire-.html
Firefighters were called to the Wingate Ave, Ascot Vale property at 3:14pm following several Triple Zero calls for smoke issuing from a block of units. Sat, 15 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTDeceased person found in Preston unit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Deceased-person-found-in-Preston-unit-fire.html
MFB firefighters were called to the property in Tyler Street, Preston just before 3:00pm following multiple reports of a unit on fire.Fri, 14 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTA slippery rescue for young boy who gets finger stuck in bath plughole http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/A-slippery-rescue-for-young-boy-who-gets-finger-stuck-in-bath-plughole-.html
Crews were called to the Woodlands Avenue property in Kew East just after 6pm after a 3 year old boy accidentally got a finger stuck in the plug hole whilst having a bath in his family home. Fri, 14 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTDon’t burn your buns this Easterhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Dont-burn-your-buns-this-Easter.html
Do you have a penchant for burnt hot cross buns and cremated bangers?Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTMore than 20 firefighters battle fatal house fire in Thomastownhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/More-than-20-firefighters-battle-fatal-house-fire-in-Thomastown.html
Firefighters arrived at the Burwood Court property just after midnight following multiple Triple Zero calls for a house fire and reports of explosions coming from the property. Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTIncident at Royal Women's Hospitalhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Incident-at-Royal-Womens-Hospital.html
MFB firefighters attended the Royal Women's Hospital this afternoon, following a small gas leak.Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTTreadmill challenge raises money for Good Friday Appealhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Treadmill-challenge-raises-money-for-Good-Friday-Appeal.html
CFA and MFB are taking part in a relay challenge, which will see firefighters from both agencies run side-by-side on treadmills for 14 hours straight.Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTKeep your balcony safe from firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Keep-your-balcony-safe-from-fire.html
Poorly maintained barbeques and inappropriately discarded cigarettes have contributed to a spate of recent balcony fires across Melbourne.Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarms provide vital warning in Caulfield Southhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarms-provide-vital-warning-in-Caulfield-South.html
The occupants of a Caulfield South home have had a lucky escape from fire thanks to a working smoke alarm.Sat, 08 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTThree injured in Port Melbourne balcony blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Three-injured-in-Port-Melbourne-balcony-blaze.html
Three people were injured after a BBQ gas cylinder sparked a fire at a Port Melbourne apartment this afternoon.Sat, 08 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTPreston fire sparked by chip fryerhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Preston-fire-sparked-by-chip-fryer.html
A chip fryer has been determined as the cause of a fire which ripped through a Preston café in the early hours of this morning.Fri, 07 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTForty evacuate after St Kilda blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Forty-evacuate-after-St-Kilda-blaze.html
About 40 people have evacuated from a St Kilda building after a fire this afternoon.Thu, 06 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTIs your smoke alarm ready for retirement?http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Is-your-smoke-alarm-ready-for-retirement.html
If your smoke alarm is more than a decade old, it may belong in a museum, not on your ceiling.Fri, 31 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTCrews contain early morning fire at Ringwood home http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-contain-early-morning-fire-at-Ringwood-home-.html
MFB and CFA firefighters were called to the property in Warrandyte Rd, Ringwood at 8:40am after several neighbours and passers-by rang 000 reporting a house on fire, one advising they heard a loud bang then saw smoke.Thu, 30 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTFire in Napier Street, Fitzroyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-in-Napier-Street-Fitzroy.html
300 residents evacauted, one firefighter treated for smoke inhalationWed, 29 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends Hazmat incident on the 27th floor of 35 Collins Street, Melbourne.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-Hazmat-incident-on-the-27th-floor-of-35-Collins-Street-Melbourne.html
Crews evacuated multiple floors of the building, isolated the batteries and dispersed the gas Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTSprinklers help fireys battle Box Hill blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sprinklers-help-fireys-battle-Box-Hill-blaze.html
A sprinkler system helped reduce the impact of a fire which broke out at a Box Hill paper mill last night.Mon, 27 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTMFB unveils tribute to Central District firefightershttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-unveils-tribute-to-Central-District-firefighters.html
Thirteen MFB firefighters have been honoured on a new memorial board at the Eastern Hill Fire Station.Sat, 25 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTMFB Crews tackle apartment blaze in South Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Crews-tackle-apartment-blaze-in-South-Melbourne.html
Firefighters had trouble accessing the unit due to materials being hoarded Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends hazmat incident in Brooklynhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-hazmat-incident-in-Brooklyn.html
Incident declared under control after ninety minutes Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTOverloaded powerboard to blame for Essendon blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Overloaded-powerboard-to-blame-for-Essendon-blaze.html
An overloaded powerboard has been blamed for sparking a house fire in Essendon this morning.Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTCrews tackle kitchen fire in Malvernhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-tackle-kitchen-fire-in-Malvern.html
Firefighters were called to Glenferrie Road, Malvern at 3:09pm following multiple reports of smoke and flames issuing from Noodle Box.Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTMFB crews tackle unit fire in Sutherland St, Malvern Easthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-crews-tackle-unit-fire-in-Sutherland-St-Malvern-East.html
Multiple Triple Zero (000) calls were received for smoke issuing from the roof of a unit in Sutherland St, Malvern East just before 10:30am this morning.Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTMultiple Triple Zero calls for smoke, flames and explosions issuing from Epping homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-flames-and-explosions-reported-issuing-from-Epping-home.html
MFB and CFA crews responded to a house fire in Petra Court, Epping at 10:43am this morning following a number of Triple Zero (000) calls reporting smoke, flames and explosions issuing from the property.Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle two-storey Spotswood house fire overnighthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-two-storey-Spotswood-house-fire-overnight.html
Crews were called to a property in Hudsons Rd, Spotswood just after 3:30am this morning after a neighbour rang Triple Zero (000) to report an air conditioner atop of a two-storey weatherboard house had caught fire.Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTDeceased person found in Epping firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Deceased-person-found-in-St-Albans.html
MFB and CFA firefighters have located a deceased person following a house fire in Epping this morning.Tue, 14 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTWorking smoke alarms save a life in St Albanshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Working-smoke-alarms-save-a-life-in-St-Albans.html
A working smoke alarm has potentially saved the life of a woman following a house fire in St Albans this morning.Tue, 14 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTReservoir lounge up in flames http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Reservoir-lounge-up-in-flames-.html
MFB firefighters have made quick work of a fire which ripped through the lounge room of a Reservoir home this afternoon.Mon, 13 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTChemical spill at West Melbourne dockshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Chemical-spill-at-West-Melbourne-docks.html
MFB firefighters are currently on scene at West Melbourne docks where a shipping container is leaking hydrochloric acid.Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire in Deer Park http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-in-Deer-Park-.html
The occupants of a Deer Park home had a lucky escape following a fire which broke out overnight.Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTCandle destroys Gladstone Park househttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Candle-destroys-Gladstone-Park-house.html
A candle left unattended in a child’s bedroom has sparked a fire in Gladstone Park this evening.Thu, 09 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTLuxury cars destroyed in Moorabbin blaze http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Luxury-cars-destroyed-in-Moorabbin-blaze-.html
Several classic and luxury cars have been destroyed following a fire at a towing and storage facility in Moorabbin overnight.Thu, 09 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTParkville grassfire halts trainshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Parkville-grassfire-halts-trains.html
Trains on the Upfield line were suspended as MFB firefighters battled a grassfire in Parkville last night.Thu, 09 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTCrews attend fire at DFO, South Wharfhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-attend-fire-at-DFO-South-Wharf.html
Fire held in check by sprinkler system and brought under control quicklyTue, 07 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTCrews attend garage fire in Prestonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-attend-garage-fire-in-Preston.html
Swift actions of fireys bring fire under control in ten minutesMon, 06 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTMFB in attendance at hazmat incident in Richmondhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-in-attendance-at-hazmat-incident-in-Richmond.html
Staff and shoppers evacuated as a precaution Sat, 04 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTMFB USAR Team assist with incident in North Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-USAR-Team-assist-with-incident-in-North-Melbourne.html
Fortunately there were minimal people inside the premises Fri, 03 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTCFA and MFB fireys switch stationshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/CFA-and-MFB-fireys-switch-stations.html
Firefighters from CFA and MFB will be swapping helmets today to mark the start of their 12-month secondment program. Fri, 03 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTBrighton house fire cause revealedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Brighton-house-fire-cause-revealed.html
MFB’s Fire Investigators have determined the cause of a fire which ripped through a Brighton house yesterday.Thu, 02 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTCrews tackle weatherboard house blaze in Brighton Easthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-tackle-watherboard-house-blaze-in-Brighton-East.html
Firefighters in breathing apparatus conducted a search confirming that no occupants were inside and fortunately the sole occupant had safely self-evacuated Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTCrews bring house fire in Lalor under control in just over ten minuteshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-bring-house-fire-in-Lalor-under-control-in-just-over-ten-minutes.html
Mother and child safely evacuated Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTResidents of two-storey Bundoora house wake to fire in the roofhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-battle-two-storey-house-fire-in-Bundoora.html
MFB was called to a house fire in Pinjara Lane, Bundoora just after 5:30am this morning.Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTUpdate: Coolaroo blaze under control after aggressive fire fighthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Update-Coolaroo-blaze-under-control-after-aggressive-fire-fight.html
Firefighters have made significant progress in battling a fire at a recycling plant at Coolaroo. Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle large factory fire in Maffra St, Coolaroohttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-large-factory-fire-in-Maffra-St-Coolaroo.html
MFB crews were called to a large a major factory fire in a recycling material business at Maffra St Coolaroo just after 3:30am this morningTue, 28 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTUSAR operators attend truck into house in Reservoirhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/USAR-operators-attend-truck-into-house-in-Reservoir.html
Structure now secured and being handed over to CouncilMon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters attend a late-night HazMat incident in Broadmeadowshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-attend-a-late-night-HazMat-incident-in-Broadmeadows.html
MFB crews responded to a reported hazmat incident at CSL on Camp Road in Broadmeadows just before 11pm on Friday 24 February.Sat, 25 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTMFB crews contain chemical leak in Mulgravehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-crews-contain-chemical-leak-in-Mulgrave.html
MFB firefighters were called to an incident involving a leak of liquid ammonia at the Bulla Factory on Miles Street in Mulgrave just after 2:00pm today.Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTSunshine West businesses damaged by firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sunshine-West-businesses-damaged-by-fire.html
A pet services business and an industrial brushes business have been damaged by fire this evening.Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Ban declared for Melbourne, Wednesday 22 Februaryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Ban-declared-for-Melbourne-Wednesday-22-February.html
The CFA has declared tomorrow, Wednesday 22 February, a day of Total Fire Ban in six districts.Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTFifty people evacuated after fire at Coolaroo recycling planthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fifty-people-evacuated-after-fire-at-Coolaroo-recycling-plant.html
Firefighters have battled a fire at a recycling plant at a Coolaroo factory overnight.Mon, 20 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTFire investigators to attend Jacana home after overnight firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-investigators-to-attend-Jacana-home-after-overnight-fire.html
Firefighters have battled a house fire in Jacana overnight.Sun, 19 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire on level 24 of South Melbourne apartment complexhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-on-level-24-of-South-Melbourne-apartment-complex.html
Quick work by firefighters in South Melbourne overnight.Thu, 16 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Ban declared for Melbourne, Wednesday 15 February 2017http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Ban-declared-for-Melbourne-Wednesday-15-February-2017.html
The CFA has declared tomorrow, Wednesday 15 February, a day of Total Fire Ban in three districts.Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTGarage and cubby houses destroyed in Epping blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Garage-and-cubby-houses-destroyed-in-Epping-blaze.html
MFB and CFA firefighters have worked together to battle a series of fires in Epping.Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTBirthday BBQ gone wronghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Birthday-BBQ-gone-wrong.html
A 29-year-old man will be spending his birthday in hospital following a barbecue mishap in Macleod this afternoon.Mon, 13 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTAvoid the cinders when swiping on Tinder this Valentine’s Dayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Avoid-the-cinders-when-swiping-on-Tinder-this-Valentines-Day.html
So you’ve swiped right on your perfect match and now you’re planning the perfect date night with flowers, chocolates and mood lighting.Mon, 13 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTThomastown factory up in flameshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Thomastown-factory-up-in-flames.html
MFB firefighters have spent the early hours battling a large fire at a soap factory in Thomastown.Sun, 12 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTSwift actions of crews brought the fire under control in under 30 minuteshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Swift-actions-of-crews-brought-the-fire-under-control-in-under-30-minutes.html
Family of six safely evacuatedWed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTFifty fireys tackle blaze in block of new units in Claytonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fifty-fireys-tackle-blaze-in-block-of-new-units-in-Clayton.html
Local residents evacuated and response upgraded Fri, 03 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTMFB and ARFF respond to chemical leak at airporthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-and-ARFF-respond-to-chemical-leak-at-airport.html
Firefighters are responding to a hazmat incident at Melbourne Airport.Fri, 03 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTSurvivor firefighter Kylie Evans fronts "Arms out for Ayla" blood drivehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Survivor-firefighter-Kylie-Evans-fronts-Arms-out-for-Ayla-blood-drive.html
MFB's own Survivor Kylie Evans is encouraging people to give blood after her little girl fell ill.Thu, 02 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTCyclist rescued after falling down embankment in Glen Irishttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cyclist-rescued-after-falling-down-embankment-in-Glen-Iris.html
MFB’s High Angle Response Team (HART) were called in this morning to help a bike rider who had fallen down a steep embankment. Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTDramatic rescue of woman from RACV Club lifthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Dramatic-rescue-of-woman-from-RACV-Club-lift.html
A woman had to be harnessed to escape a stalled lift in the CBD today.Mon, 30 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Ban declared for whole state of Victoria 30 January 2017http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Ban-declared-for-whole-state-of-Victoria-30-January-2017.html
Tomorrow has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban. Sun, 29 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTFireys save thousands of dollars of equipment in factory firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-save-thousands-of-dollars-of-equipment-in-factory-fire.html
Firefighters have prevented damage to thousands of dollars worth of machinery and equipment after a fire in Mulgrave this evening.Sat, 28 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTGrass fire sends smoke over Hume Hwy in Lalorhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Grass-fire-sends-smoke-over-Hume-Hwy-in-Lalor.html
MFB and CFA firefighters have battled a grass fire in difficult terrain in Lalor.Fri, 27 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTMFB Firefighter and leader in structural fire safety receives Australia Day Honourshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Firefighter-and-leader-in-structural-fire-safety-receives-Australia-Day-Honours.html
MFB Acting Deputy Chief Fire Officer Adam Dalrymple has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal as part of the Australia Day honours.Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTBonza barbecue and safety tips for a ripper long weekendhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Bonza-barbecue-and-safety-tips-for-a-ripper-long-weekend.html
There’s no better day to eat the nation’s own coat of arms, nestled in a slice of white bread, covered in tomato sauce.Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters contain large Campbellfield factory fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-contain-large-Campbellfield-factory-fire-.html
MFB firefighters were called to a factory fire on Camp Road in Campbellfield just after 8pm.Mon, 23 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTMore than 60 firefighters battle factory fire in Campbellfieldhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/More-than-60-firefighters-battle-factory-fire-in-Campbellfield.html
MFB firefighters were called to a large factory fire on Camp Road in Campbellfield just after 8pm.Mon, 23 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTHughesdale duplex severely damaged in morning blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hughesdale-duplex-severely-damaged-in-morning-blaze.html
Fire has destroyed one half of a duplex property in Latrobe Street, Hughesdale.Mon, 23 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTCrews battle suspicious St Albans house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-battle-suspicious-St-Albans-house-fire.html
MFB firefighters were called to Furlong Road, St Albans just before 9pm this evening to find a single storey, brick veneer house fully involved in fire, with flames issuing through the windows and the roof. Sun, 22 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTSwift action prevents fire spreading to neighbouring Caulfield propertieshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Swift-action-from-firefighters-prevents-fire-spreading-to-neighbouring-Caulfield-properties.html
Firefighters were called to Bambra Road in Caulfield just before 11:30am this morning, following reports of thick black smoke issuing from the property.Thu, 19 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters contain blaze at vacant Clayton primary schoolhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-contain-blaze-in-vacant-Clayton-primary-school.html
Firefighters were called to the former primary school on Browns Road in Clayton around 2:10pm this afternoon.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTCars burnt in Taylors Lakes grassfire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cars-burnt-in-Taylors-Lakes-grassfire-.html
Six cars have been damaged after a fire broke out near Watergardens Shopping Centre this afternoon.Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTFireys save Box Hill South townhousehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-save-Box-Hill-South-townhouse.html
MFB firefighters have made quick work of a fire which broke out in a Box Hill townhouse this afternoon.Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTMFB to probe cause of Westmeadows firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-to-probe-cause-of-Westmeadows-fire.html
MFB fire investigators will attend the scene of a fire which ripped through a shed in Westmeadows this morning.Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTMan rescued from burning apartmenthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-rescued-from-burning-apartment.html
MFB firefighters have rescued a man from the balcony of his burning apartment in South Yarra overnight.Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire destroys Clayton schoolhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-destroys-Clayton-school.html
A suspicious fire has destroyed a former primary school and threatened homes in Clayton this afternoon.Sat, 14 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle suspicious grassfireshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-suspicious-grassfires.html
Two fast moving grassfires which erupted in Melbourne’s west have been contained, thanks to the quick efforts of firefighters.Sat, 14 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTHoppers Crossing factory firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hoppers-Crossing-factory-fire.html
While Melbourne slept, MFB and CFA crews were hard at work battling a large fire in an industrial estate in Hoppers Crossing.Thu, 12 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTTraffic delays after suspicious grassfire forces closure of Princes Fwy in Altona Northhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Traffic-delays-after-suspicious-grassfire-forces-closure-of-Princes-Fwy-in-Altona-North.html
MFB is currently attending to a large grass fire in Altona North.Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTMystery vapour forces evacuation of 150 Hawthorn residentshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Mystery-vapour-forces-evacuation-of-150-Hawthorn-residents.html
150 residents had to be evacuated from the Hawthorn apartment complex.Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTStray kitten rescued from Keilor Park dumpsterhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Stray-kitten-rescued-from-Keilor-Park-dumpster.html
A stray kitten has been rescued from a dumpster in Keilor Park.Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTTwo cars and a garage destroyed in Ringwood East blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Two-cars-and-a-garage-destroyed-in-Ringwood-East-blaze.html
MFB and CFA have worked together to extinguish a fire in Ringwood East overnight.Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTPilot safe after emergency landing at Moorabbin Airporthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Pilot-safe-after-emergency-landing-at-Moorabbin-Airport.html
MFB and CFA created a foam blanket for the pilot to land on.Sun, 08 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire destroys derelict Sunshine househttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-destroys-derelict-Sunshine-house.html
Police will investigate. Sat, 07 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTHoliday makers urged not to be complacent this weekendhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Holiday-makers-urged-not-to-be-complacent-this-weekend.html
Victorians are being reminded the risk of fire is still present, with hot conditions ahead on the weekend.Fri, 06 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTFireys rescue cat trapped in Brunswick washing machinehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-rescue-cat-trapped-in-Brunswick-washing-machine.html
Harry the kitten has used up one of his lives after he was rescued from a washing machine in Brunswick.Thu, 05 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTMFB crews attend reported gas leak in Footscrayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-crews-attend-reported-gas-leak-in-Footscray.html
All occupants safely evacuated, no gas found Tue, 03 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTCrews tackle blaze in air conditioning unit in Oakleigh http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-tackle-blaze-in-air-conditioning-unit-in-Oakleigh-.html
The fire took just over forty minutes to control Sat, 31 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB crews tackle blaze in Strathmorehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-crews-tackle-blaze-in-Strathmore.html
Community warning issued for smoke in the areaWed, 28 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTFlooding at Melbourne backpacker hostelhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Flooding-at-Melbourne-backpacker-hostel.html
Hundreds of guests had a rude awakening following flooding at a Melbourne backpackers hostel last night.Wed, 28 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTQuick response to Caulfield South firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Quick-response-to-Caulfield-South-fire.html
A speedy response by MFB firefighters made quick work of a fire in Caulfield South last night.Wed, 28 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTTwenty evacuated in East Melbourne fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Twenty-evacuated-in-East-Melbourne-fire-.html
Twenty people were evacuated following a fire in an East Melbourne apartment block last night.Mon, 26 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTSt Kilda house fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/St-Kilda-house-fire-.html
MFB crews have been hard at work in St Kilda this evening.Sun, 25 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTElderly lady escapes Mulgrave fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Elderly-lady-escapes-Mulgrave-fire-.html
An elderly lady had a lucky escape after a fire engulfed her Mulgrave home this afternoon.Sat, 24 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTDiscarded cigarette causes chaos in Sunshinehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Discarded-cigarette-causes-chaos-in-Sunshine.html
A discarded cigarette has been determined as the cause of a fire which wreaked havoc on a Sunshine home overnight.Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTAuthorities warn of fireworks danger http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Authorities-warn-of-fireworks-danger-.html
Victorians are being warned of the dangers of using illegal fireworks this festive season.Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTFamily escape Sunshine blaze http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Family-escape-Sunshine-blaze-.html
A couple and their young child have had a lucky escape after a fire ripped through their Sunshine home this morning.Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB crews tackle blaze in Walsh Street, Coburghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-crews-tackle-blaze-in-Walsh-Street-Coburg.html
The fire was brought under control in ten minutes Tue, 20 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTChristmas lights spark warning 2016http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Christmas-lights-spark-warning-2016.html
Are you competing to have the brightest most decorative house on the street when it comes to Christmas lights?Mon, 19 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB tackling fire in Laverton Northhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-tackling-fire-in-Laverton-North.html
Twenty appliances and seventy firefighters in attendanceFri, 16 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT102 reasons to be barbecue safe this summerhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/102-reasons-to-be-barbecue-safe-this-summer.html
As summer heats up, MFB is urging all Melburnians to be barbecue-safe.Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTCrews attend battery fire in Collins Street, Melbourne http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-attend-battery-fire-in-Collins-Street-Melbourne-.html
The fire was declared under control just after 2pm and its cause will be investigated. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTWorkers evacuated after explosion at Thomastown factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Workers-evacuated-after-explosion-at-Thomastown-factory.html
Several calls were received for an explosion followed by smoke issuing from a factory. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTThomastown residents evacuated after hazmat scarehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Thomastown-residents-evacuated-after-hazmat-scare.html
Residents have been evacuted following a hazmat incident in Thomastown.Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends chemical spill in Port Melbourne overnighthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-chemical-spill-in-Port-Melbourne-overnight.html
Fourteen appliances and 40 firefighters were on scene Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTJOINT STATEMENT: Review of MFB Employee Support Programhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/JOINT-STATEMENT-Review-of-MFB-Employee-Support-Program.html
Outcome of Fair Work proceedingsWed, 14 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTUpdate: Footscray firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Update-Footscray-fire.html
MFB crews remain on scene in Footscray following a large blaze at a shopping centre this morning.Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTSmoke billows from Box Hill house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-billows-from-Box-Hill-house-fire.html
A Box Hill home has been damaged by fire with flames seen shooting through the roof.Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTMeadow Heights home destroyed by firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Meadow-Heights-home-destroyed-by-fire.html
A Meadow Heights home has been completely destroyed after fire tore through early this morning.Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTUPDATE: Fire at Little Saigon Market not yet under controlhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/UPDATE-Fire-at-Little-Saigon-Market-not-yet-under-control.html
Firefighters are yet to contain a blaze at the Little Saigon Market in Footscray.Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTDozens of firefighters battle large blaze in Footscray http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Dozens-of-firefighters-battle-large-blaze-in-Footscray-.html
More than 60 firefighters are currently battling a large blaze at a Footscray Shopping Centre. Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTDozens of firefighters battle large blaze in Footscray http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Dozens-of-firefighters-battle-large-blaze-in-Footscray-.html
More than 60 firefighters are currently battling a large blaze at a Footscray Shopping Centre. Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTEvaporative cooler sparks Bundoora blaze http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Evaporative-cooler-sparks-Bundoora-blaze-.html
A faulty ducted cooling system is believed to be behind a fire which broke out at a Bundoora home this afternoon.Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTDiscarded cigarette causes chaos in CBDhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Discarded-cigarette-causes-chaos-in-CBD.html
A discarded cigarette butt has been identified as the cause of a fire which ripped through a CBD apartment block this afternoon.Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTFireys extinguish CBD apartment firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-extinguish-CBD-apartment-fire.html
MFB firefighters have stopped the spread of a fire which threatened a Melbourne apartment block this afternoon.Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTDeepdene house goes up in smoke http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Deepdene-house-goes-up-in-smoke-.html
MFB firefighters have spent the early evening battling a fire which broke out in a Deepdene house. Sun, 11 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire in Broadmeadowshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-in-Broadmeadows.html
Firefighters were quick to respond following a suspicious fire at a Broadmeadows unit this morning.Sun, 11 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTFawkner community centre fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fawkner-community-centre-fire-.html
MFB firefighters had a busy night after a large fire ripped through a community centre in Fawkner.Sun, 11 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire in Reservoir http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-in-Reservoir-.html
MFB firefighters were kept busy overnight following a suspicious house fire in Reservoir about 11.30pm.Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters tackle two storey shop fire in Highetthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-tackle-two-storey-shop-fire-in-Highett.html
MFB firefighters were called to a shop fire on Highett Road, Highett just after 9:30am this morning following several calls reporting black smoke billowing from a shop located in the strip shopping centre.Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB leading the way in community safetyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-leading-the-way-in-community-safety.html
An investigation by MFB has led to an important safety campaign to prevent commercial kitchen fires.Tue, 06 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTFire damages Mount Waverley Milk Barhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-damages-Mount-Waverley-Milk-Bar.html
A Mount Waverley Milk Bar has been damaged by fire this afternoon.Sun, 04 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTAre you prepared for fire? Early decision-making the focus of the Summer Fire Campaign http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Are-you-prepared-for-fire-Early-decision-making-the-focus-of-the-Summer-Fire-Campaign-.html
Decision-making is critical in emergencies which is why Victorians are being asked to plan and prepare now for a hot and dry summer with significant fire risk. Sun, 04 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTIncense sparks Caulfield blaze http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Incense-sparks-Caulfield-blaze-.html
Smoking incense dropped into a bin has sparked a garage fire in Caulfield overnight. The occupants of a house in Cranham Street raised the alarm and crews were deployed to the scene about 3.20am.Sat, 03 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTDeer Park house fire under control in 16 minuteshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-bring-Deer-Park-house-fire-under-control-in-16-minutes.html
Crews responded to the house fire on Bayliss Road, Deer Park just after 11:30am this morning after receiving several reports of smoke and flames issuing from the dwelling.Wed, 30 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB currently tackling house fire in Tennyson Street, Essendonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-currently-tackling-house-fire-in-Tennyson-Street-Essendon.html
Flames through the roof and fire not yet under controlSun, 27 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB high angle rescue crews currently assisting with rescue in Altona Meadowshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-high-angle-rescue-crews-currently-assisting-with-rescue-in-Altona-Meadows.html
Ladder platform to be utilised to lower him to the groundSat, 26 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends house fire in Hughesdalehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-house-fire-in-Hughesdale.html
Arriving on scene firefighters found the house fully involvedSat, 26 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends house fire in Port Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-house-fire-in-Port-Melbourne.html
Fire spread to neighbouring propertiesFri, 25 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTResidents evacuated after gas leak in Brunswick East http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Residents-evacuated-after-gas-leak-in-Brunswick-East-.html
Crews are responding to a gas leak in Blyth Street, after a large, high pressure gas main was ruptured by excavating equipment at 3:30pm Thu, 24 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB crews contain a chemical leak in Altonahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-crews-contain-a-chemical-leak-in-Altona.html
Crews responded to the chemical leak at the Mobil Altona Refinery around 3:00am this morning.Thu, 24 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB crews tackle house fire in Loch Street, Coburghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-crews-tackle-house-fire-in-Loch-Street-Coburg.html
Fire declared under control in just over thirty minutesWed, 23 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTEight hospitalised after airport chemical leakhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Eight-hospitalised-after-airport-chemical-leak.html
MFB hazmat technicians are responding to a chemical leak in the Melbourne Airport precinct.Wed, 23 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTGas leak at Collingwood Mexican restaurant http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gas-leak-at-Collingwood-Mexican-restaurant-.html
Fireys responded to a gas leak at a Mexican restaurant under construction earlier today.Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTAlways on dutyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Always-on-duty.html
It was a case of being in the right place at the right time when off- duty firefighter Greg Keighery tackled a fire on his day off over the weekend.Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTAuthorities target high-risk tyre siteshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Authorities-target-high-risk-tyre-sites.html
EPA and MFB to inspect high risk sitesTue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTFireys smash fundraising goal to honour late colleague’s legacyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-smash-fundraising-goal-to-honour-late-colleagues-legacy.html
MFB firefighters hosted a Suicide Prevention Fundraising concert at Max Watt’s on Saturday 19 November 2016 in honour of Late Station Officer Adrian Newton, who was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident in Bali in May this year. Mon, 21 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTResidents flee burning garage in Keilor Downshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Residents-flee-burning-garage-in-Keilor-Downs.html
Four residents have had a lucky escape following a garage fire in Keilor Downs overnight.Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTSearch for resident after suspicious Deer Park firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Search-for-resident-after-suspicious-Deer-Park-fire.html
MFB firefighters have made quick work of a fire which broke out in Deer Park this evening.Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTSearch for resident after suspicious Deer Park firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Search-for-resident-after-suspicious-Deer-Park-fire.html
MFB firefighters have made quick work of a fire which broke out in Deer Park this evening.Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTFridge fire in Oakleigh Easthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fridge-fire-in-Oakleigh-East.html
A family of three had a lucky escape after a faulty fridge erupted in flames in Oakleigh East this afternoon.Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTUpgrade to the VicEmergency app today http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Upgrade-to-the-VicEmergency-app-today-.html
With hot weather expected across the state today, now is the time to download the new VicEmergency app and get ready for the summer season. Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTAussie musicians rock out for fireys this Saturdayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Aussie-musicians-rock-out-for-fireys-this-Saturday.html
ARIA award winner Ash Grunwald will headline a night of stellar entertainment this Saturday to raise money to support Victorian firefighters doing it tough. Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire in Tullamarine http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-in-Tullamarine-.html
A team of 20 firefighters have spent the early hours of this morning battling a suspicious fire at an abandoned house in Tullamarine.Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB firefighters receive Bravery Awardshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-receive-Bravery-Awards.html
Three MFB firefighters have received bravery medals from the Victorian Governor two years on from a horrific explosion that could have killed them.Tue, 15 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB firefighters deployed to Mildura to assist with storm damage assessmenthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-deployed-to-Mildura-to-assist-with-storm-damage-assessment.html
South west crews assist after Mildura storm.Tue, 15 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT2016 Chief Officer's Scholarship winner announcedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/2016-Chief-Officers-Scholarship-winner-announced.html
This year's recipient will investigate PPE resistance to super aggressive and skin permeable chemicals.Mon, 14 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT2016 Special Recognition Awards announcedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/2016-Special-Recognition-Awards-announced.html
Congratulations to all Special Recognition Award recipients presented on Sunday.Mon, 14 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters prevent Brighton blaze spreading to other homeshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-prevent-Brighton-blaze-spreading-to-other-homes.html
MFB firefighters have protected surrounding properties after being called to a detached workshop fire at the back of a premises in Brighton.Sun, 13 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle Docklands blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-Docklands-blaze.html
MFB firefighters are currently battling a large fire which ripped through the Woolshed pub in Docklands this afternoon.Fri, 11 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTThirteen escape Essendon house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Thirteen-escape-Essendon-house-fire.html
Thirteen squatters have escaped an Essendon house fire overnight.Thu, 10 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends apartment fire in Fitzroy North and garage fire in Travencore overnighthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-apartment-fire-in-Fitzroy-North-and-garage-fire-in-Travencore-overnight.html
A busy night for MFB crewsTue, 08 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB currently in attendance at a house fire at Barrow Street, Coburghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-currently-in-attendance-at-a-house-fire-at-Barrow-Street-Coburg.html
It took thirty minutes to bring the fire under controlFri, 04 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTHundreds evacuated after gas leak at Federation Square in Melbourne's CBDhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hundreds-evacuated-after-gas-leak-at-Federation-Square-in-Melbournes-CBD.html
MFB firefighters are currently attending a gas leak at Federation Square.Fri, 04 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB currently in attendance at a house fire in View Street, Glenroyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-currently-in-attendance-at-a-house-fire-in-View-Street-Glenroy.html
Community warning issued for the areaThu, 03 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends fire in a mattress recycling plant in Sunshine Road, Tottenhamhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-fire-in-a-mattress-recycling-plant-in-Sunshine-Road-Tottenham.html
An effective sprinkler system helped keep blaze in checkThu, 03 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTMan hospitalised after Ashburton house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-hospitalised-after-Ashburton-house-fire.html
A man has been taken to hospital after a house fire in Ashburton early this morning.Tue, 01 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTWorking smoke alarm alerts Albert Park neighbours to house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Working-smoke-alarm-alerts-Albert-Park-neighbours-to-house-fire.html
A working smoke alarm can help save your home – even when you’re not there.Mon, 31 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTThirty firefighters battle suspicious foam factory blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Thirty-firefighters-battle-suspicious-foam-factory-blaze.html
The scene has been handed over to Victoria Police.Sun, 30 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters praised for stopping Richmond house fire from spreading http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-praised-for-stopping-Richmond-house-fire-from-spreading-.html
A Richmond house was damaged by fire this morning.Sat, 29 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTWatsonia deck fire damages family homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Watsonia-deck-fire-damages-family-home.html
An electrical fault is thought to have caused a Watsonia house fire this morning.Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTFireys praised for saving home after Reservoir caravan fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-praised-for-saving-home-after-Reservoir-caravan-fire-.html
Firefighters have saved a Reservoir home after a caravan fire in their driveway overnight.Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTExploding junction box wreaks havoc in Mt Waverleyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Exploding-junction-box-wreaks-havoc-in-Mt-Waverley.html
An exploding junction box has caused tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage to a Mt Waverley house.Sun, 23 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTTwo flee Brighton blaze http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Two-flee-Brighton-blaze-.html
Two people were evacuated following a fire in Brighton early this morning.Sun, 23 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarms save lives in Mont Alberthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarms-save-lives-in-Mont-Albert.html
Working smoke alarms have saved the lives of an elderly couple and their grandson, after a fire ripped through their Mont Albert home overnight.Sun, 23 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTNappies set fire to Balwyn North house http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Nappies-set-fire-to-Balwyn-North-house-.html
A pile of nappies left near a heating duct sparked a blaze which ripped through a Balwyn North house this afternoon.Sat, 22 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire in Glenroy http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-in-Glenroy-.html
MFB firefighters have spent the small hours of the morning battling a suspicious blaze in Glenroy.Sat, 22 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTElderly couple rescued from car wreck in Cheltenhamhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Elderly-couple-rescued-from-car-wreck-in-Cheltenham.html
MFB firefighters have freed an elderly couple who were trapped following a car crash in Cheltenham this afternoon.Thu, 20 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends two significant incidents overnighthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-two-significant-incidents-overnight.html
An extremely busy night for crews Wed, 19 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTElectric blanket to blame for Glen Waverley blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Electric-blanket-to-blame-for-Glen-Waverley-blaze.html
An elderly woman was treated for burns and smoke inhalation after a house fire overnight.Tue, 18 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends house fire in Albanvalehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-house-fire-in-Albanvale.html
Firefighters brought the fire under control in 20 minutes Sun, 16 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTFaulty washing machine sparks Reservoir blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Faulty-washing-machine-sparks-Reservoir-blaze.html
A faulty washing machine is believed to be the cause of a fire which ripped through a Reservoir house yesterday.Fri, 14 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTFireys save mother and baby flying foxeshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-save-mother-and-baby-flying-foxes.html
Firefighters have swooped in to rescue two grey-headed flying foxes from a tree in Box Hill. Thu, 13 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTResidents flee Bulleen unit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Residents-flee-Bulleen-unit-fire.html
The cause of the blaze has not been identified. Tue, 11 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at disused Hard Yakka factory in Broadmeadowshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-disused-Hard-Yakka-factory-in-Broadmeadows.html
A suspicious fire at the disused Hard Yakka factory in Broadmeadows overnight will be investigated.Mon, 10 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTClifton Hill home being renovated badly damaged by fire.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Clifton-Hill-home-being-renovated-badly-damaged-by-fire.html
A Clifton Hill home undergoing renovations has been badly damaged by an early morning fire.Sun, 09 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTThree evacuated after fire in Somerton tyre shredding factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Three-evacuated-after-fire-in-Somerton-tyre-shredding-factory.html
The cause of a fire in a tyre-shredding factory will be investigated.Sun, 09 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTMan treated for smoke inhalation after Hampton East granny flat fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-treated-for-smoke-inhalation-after-Hampton-East-granny-flat-fire-.html
Firefighters have battled a fire at a Hampton East granny flat this evening.Sat, 08 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTKayakers rescued from river at Warrandytehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Kayakers-rescued-from-river-at-Warrandyte.html
Two women have been rescued from the Yarra River, following a kayaking accident in Warrandyte today.Fri, 07 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTRuffled feathers for cockatiels rescued from behind pantryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ruffled-feathers-for-cockatiels-rescued-from-behind-pantry.html
Fireys have responded to a desperate call for help after two birds got stuck behind a pantry this afternoon.Wed, 05 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTPolice save two dogs at Sydenham unit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Police-save-two-dogs-at-Sydenham-unit-fire.html
Cops and fireys come together to save beloved pets.Wed, 05 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters take on rock stars in footy grudge match for charityhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-take-on-rock-stars-in-footy-grudge-match-for-charity.html
MFB fireys will take on Aussie rockstars in a charity footy match this weekend.Wed, 05 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTFive cats killed in West Melbourne blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Five-cats-killed-in-West-Melbourne-blaze.html
One cat appears to have survived a house fire in West Melbourne this morning.Tue, 04 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle Laverton North blaze http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-Laverton-North-blaze-.html
MFB firefighters are currently battling a blaze which broke out at a Laverton North factory this afternoon. Sun, 02 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarms pay off in Collingwood http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarms-pay-off-in-Collingwood-.html
An unattended candle is believed to be the cause of a fire which ripped through the bedroom of a Collingwood house this afternoon.Sun, 02 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTMotorbike sparks blaze in Thornbury http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Motorbike-sparks-blaze-in-Thornbury-.html
A man has been taken to hospital with burns following a fire in Thornbury this afternoon.Sat, 01 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTVending machine rescue in Ringwood http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Vending-machine-rescue-in-Ringwood-.html
A four-year-old boy has potentially been turned off sweets for life after becoming caught in a vending machine in Ringwood this afternoon.Fri, 30 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTFire safety: keep your eye on the ball this grand final weekendhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-safety-keep-your-eye-on-the-ball-this-grand-final-weekend.html
You’ve got your snags, scarves and snacks ready for the footy finals this weekend – but have you checked that your barbecue is working safely?Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTHot curryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hot-curry.html
MFB firefighters were swift on the scene following a fire in an Indian restaurant in Brunswick last night.Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTMan found safe after suspicious West Melbourne house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-found-safe-after-suspicious-West-Melbourne-house-fire.html
Firefighters have battled a suspicious fire in West Melbourne this evening.Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTElderly couple escape house fire despite not working smoke alarmshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Elderly-couple-escape-house-fire-despite-not-working-smoke-alarms.html
Firefighters have saved the front of a St Albans home after fire destroyed the rear of the property overnight.Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB Senior Station Officer celebrates 50 years as a fireyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Senior-Station-Officer-celebrates-50-years-as-a-firey.html
The week Senior Station Officer Bart Pribilovics celebrated 50 years with the MFB.Sat, 24 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTWoman taken to hospital after fire in Chinese Restauranthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Woman-taken-to-hospital-after-fire-in-Chinese-Restaurant.html
A woman has been taken to hospital following a fire which broke out at a Chinese Restaurant in Prahran this afternoon.Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB Chief Officer resignshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Chief-Officer-resigns.html
The following statement was issued to all staff by MFB’s Chief Executive Officer Jim Higgins.Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarm saves family of eight in Broadmeadowshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarm-saves-family-of-eight-in-Broadmeadows.html
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTFireys apprehend Northcote thiefhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-apprehend-Northcote-thief.html
An alleged thief posing as a firefighter has been apprehended after MFB crews turned detective in Northcote on Sunday.Tue, 20 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends house fire in Deer Parkhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-house-fire-in-Deer-Park.html
Arriving on scene firefighters found the house fully involved Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTStudent Fire Safety Film Winners Announcedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Student-Fire-Safety-Film-Winners-Announced.html
The winners of MFB’s first ever student film competition were announced at the Sun Theatre in Yarraville today.Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB to announce Student Fire Safety Film Competition winnershttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-to-announce-Student-Fire-Safety-Film-Competition-winners.html
Victorian students from across the state will gather at Yarraville’s Sun Theatre tomorrow with the winners of MFB’s Student Fire Safety Film Competition to be announced. Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTFireys rescue man and his dog from Pascoe Vale floodwatershttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-rescue-man-and-his-dog-from-Pascoe-Vale-floodwaters.html
MFB firefighters had a dog of a day after being called to rescue a man and his canine friend from floodwaters yesterday.Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTLygon Street pizzeria up in smokehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lygon-pizzeria-up-in-smoke.html
MFB firefighters have tackled an early morning blaze at a Carlton pizza shop.Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTPrahran apartments floodedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Prahran-apartments-flooded.html
Prahran residents had a soggy evening after a burst sprinkler pipe caused flooding in an apartment block overnight.Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTHawthorn cafe up in smoke http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hawthorn-cafe-up-in-smoke-.html
MFB firefighters are currently in Hawthorn where a fire has ripped through the ground floor of a cafe.Sat, 10 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTThomastown factory incident http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Thomastown-factory-incident-.html
MFB firefighters are currently on scene in Thomastown following a HAZMAT incident.Sat, 10 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTThomastown factory incident http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Thomastown-factory-incident-.html
MFB firefighters are currently on scene in Thomastown following a HAZMAT incident.Sat, 10 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTElderly man evacuated from Carlton blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Elderly-man-evacuated-from-Carlton-blaze.html
MFB have extinguished a blaze which broke out at a Carlton apartment block this afternoon.Thu, 08 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTEmergency drill at Melbourne Airport todayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Emergency-drill-at-Melbourne-Airport-today.html
Victoria’s emergency services agencies will hold a training drill at Melbourne Airport this morning.Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters to 'Climb for the Kids' - fundraising for Australia’s largest children’s health research facilityhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-to-Climb-for-the-Kids-fundraising-for-Australias-largest-childrens-health-research-facility.html
Over 550 career and volunteer firefighters from across Australia, New Zealand and the world will compete against each other in a gruelling challenge of fitness and strength at the third annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair ClimbWed, 31 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends factory fire in Laverton Northhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-factory-fire-in-Laverton-North.html
29 firefighters and seven appliances tackled the blazeWed, 31 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTFire in hairdressing salon, Preston http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-in-hairdressing-salon-Preston-.html
MFB will be in attendance for a number of hoursMon, 29 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends boat fires in Mordialloc overnighthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-boat-fires-in-Mordialloc-overnight.html
Fires have been deemed suspiciousMon, 29 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB crews attend house fire in Kardella Court, Mill Parkhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-crews-attend-house-fire-in-Kardella-Court-Mill-Park.html
30 firefighters and eight appliances tackled the blaze Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTResidents evacuated after gas leak in Reservoirhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Residents-evacuated-after-gas-leak-in-Reservoir.html
MFB crews are currently attending a gas leak on Broadway/Lindsay Street in Reservoir.Fri, 26 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB crews attend building fire in Montague Street, South Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-crews-attend-building-fire-in-Montague-Street-South-Melbourne.html
Fire deemed under control in just over an hourThu, 25 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTFaulty light sparks fire in Kewhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Faulty-light-sparks-fire-in-Kew.html
MFB firefighters have extinguished a fire which ripped through a Kew music shop this afternoon.Thu, 25 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends house fire in Mount Waverleyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-house-fire-in-Mount-Waverley.html
Swift actions of crews brings fire under control in 40 minutesThu, 25 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTStudent film finalists set for big screen debuthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Student-film-finalists-set-for-big-screen-debut.html
Budding filmmakers from nine Victorian schools have been named finalists in MFB’s inaugural Student Fire Safety Film Competition.Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTDouble trouble in Clayton Southhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Double-trouble-in-Clayton-South.html
MFB firefighters were kept busy after two separate fires broke out in Clayton South last night.Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTUnattended candles spark house fire in Heidelberg West http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Unattended-candles-spark-house-fire-in-Heidelberg-West-.html
Candles left burning unattended are the suspected cause of a fire which ripped through a Heidelberg West unit last night.Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTOakleigh South mother reunited with firefighters and paramedics after cardiac arresthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Oakleigh-South-mother-reunited-with-firefighters-and-paramedics-after-cardiac-arrest.html
An Oakleigh South mother, who suffered a cardiac arrest at home in February, was reunited with the emergency services personnel who came to her aid.Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTCrews battle two-storey Ashburton house fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-battle-two-storey-Ashburton-house-fire-.html
MFB crews were called to the house fire in Chamberlain St, Ashburton at 8:25am this morningFri, 19 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTTruck rollover in West Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Truck-rollover-in-West-Melbourne.html
MFB firefighters are currently in West Melbourne where a truck has crashed into a railway bridge.Wed, 17 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters tackle Ringwood shed fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-tackle-Ringwood-shed-fire-.html
Several calls were received for a shed fire between residential units in Nelson Street just after 10:00amWed, 17 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTCrews respond to Yarra River diesel leak in Port Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-respond-to-Yarra-River-diesel-leak-in-Port-Melbourne.html
The diesel leak covers an area of approximately 300 X 50 metres and was contained to the area around Pier 35 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTCause of Thomastown blaze to be investigated http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cause-of-Thomastown-blaze-to-be-investigated-.html
MFB and CFA firefighters worked together to battle a house fire in Thomastown this morning.Thu, 11 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTMattress sparks house fire in Oakleigh Southhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Mattress-sparks-house-fire-in-Oakleigh-South.html
Two people have been evacuated following a house fire in Oakleigh South this morning.Wed, 10 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle high fuel load at Balwyn house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-high-fuel-load-at-Balwyn-house-fire.html
Firefighters have battled a difficult house fire in Balwyn this morning.Mon, 08 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTBrunswick house fire sparked by heater http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Brunswick-house-fire-sparked-by-heater-.html
A heater sparked a house fire in Brunswick at 3.30pm today.Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarm alerts couple to Greensborough house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarm-alerts-couple-to-Greensborough-house-fire.html
A couple has been treated for smoke inhalation after a kitchen fire.Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTFireys battling Strathmore house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-battling-Strathmore-house-fire.html
Firefighters have battled a house fire in Strathmore after neighbours saw smoke billowing from the home.Fri, 05 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTAre you one of the MFB's 155 Centenary Babies?http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Are-you-one-of-the-MFBs-155-Centenary-Babies.html
As part of MFB's 125 year celebrations, we are on the hunt for the 155 babies born in our centenary year.Thu, 04 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters secure building after woman drives into nail barhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-secure-building-after-woman-drives-into-nail-bar.html
Fortunately no one was injured after a woman drove into an Avondale Heights nail bar this morning.Wed, 03 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTMelbourne house fires down 16%http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Melbourne-house-fires-down-16.html
MFB pleased with a reduction in the number of preventable house fires.Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTFatal fire at Bentleigh Easthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fatal-fire-at-Bentleigh-East.html
MFB firefighters are currently in Bentleigh East following a house fire this morning.Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters tackle Broadmeadows blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-tackle-Broadmeadows-blaze.html
MFB crews have promptly extinguished a suspicious fire which broke out at an abandoned property in Broadmeadows this morning.Sun, 31 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTWest Footscray house goes up in flameshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/West-Footscray-house-goes-up-in-flames.html
MFB firefighters spent the night battling a large fire at an abandoned house in West FootscraySun, 31 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Orrong Avenue, Reservoir http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Orrong-Avenue-Reservoir-.html
Firefighters protected neighbouring properties Sun, 24 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB crews attend house fire in Maidstone overnighthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-crews-attend-house-fire-in-Maidstone-overnight.html
Multiple calls received for the incident, house fully involvedSun, 24 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB crews attend house fire in Mount Waverleyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-crews-attend-house-fire-in-Mount-Waverley.html
Seven appliances and over twenty firefighters fought the blazeSat, 23 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB tackles house fire in Macleodhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-tackles-house-fire-in-Macleod.html
Fire brought under control in thirty minutesFri, 22 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTSmoke over Campbellfield after fire at car parts supplier http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-over-Campbellfield-after-fire-at-car-parts-supplier-.html
More than 50 firefighters are battlng a large fire in Campbellfield.Thu, 21 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTCrews battle house fire in St Albanshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-battle-house-fire-in-St-Albans.html
Firefighters contained the blaze to rear of the 15x30m propertyThu, 21 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTUnattended cooking causes chaos in Carltonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Unattended-cooking-causes-chaos-in-Carlton.html
A woman is lucky to be alive after unattended cooking sparked a fire in a Carlton apartment last night.Tue, 19 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTFireys battle Hawthorn apartment blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-battle-Hawthorn-apartment-blaze.html
A frantic call to Triple Zero (000) alerted firefighters to a blaze which broke out at a Hawthorn apartment in the early hours of this morning.Tue, 19 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle Glenroy house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-Glenroy-house-fire.html
MFB firefighters are currently battling a fire which broke out at an abandoned house in Glenroy this afternoon.Mon, 18 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTGlen Waverley house up in flameshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Glen-Waverley-house-up-in-flames.html
MFB firefighters spent the early hours of the morning battling a blaze at a Glen Waverley house.Mon, 18 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at Sunshine North automotive factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-Sunshine-North-automotive-factory.html
Police will investigate an early morning fire at a factory in Sunshine North.Sun, 17 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTThirty residents evacuated after apartment fire in Prestonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Thirty-residents-evacuated-after-apartment-fire-in-Preston.html
Firefighters have forced entry to a Preston apartment complex after a fire on the third floor.Sun, 10 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTAlmost 50 fireys battle Preston restaurant blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Almost-50-fireys-battle-Preston-restaurant-blaze.html
The MFB have battled two fires on the same street in Preston overnight.Fri, 08 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTTraining college opens to public for MFB’s 125th anniversaryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Training-college-opens-to-public-for-MFBs-125th-anniversary.html
MFB will showcase its world-class training facility with an Open Day this month as part of its 125th Anniversary.Mon, 04 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB crews attend apartment blaze in St Kildahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-crews-attend-apartment-blaze-in-St-Kilda.html
Quick action of firefighters brought fire under controlFri, 01 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTStatement from MFB Chief Officer Peter Rauhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Statement-from-MFB-Chief-Officer-Peter-Rau.html
Resignation of CFA Chief Officer Joe BuffoneThu, 30 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTHistorical records saved in Moonee Ponds firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Historical-records-saved-in-Moonee-Ponds-fire.html
Swift action by MFB firefighters has saved priceless historical records which were threatening to go up in flames following a fire at the former Moonee Ponds court house this morning.Mon, 27 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTFifty fireys battle blaze at old Moonee Ponds Court Househttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fifty-fireys-battle-blaze-at-olf-Moonee-Ponds-Court-House.html
MFB is currently responding to a fire in the old Moonee Ponds Court House.Mon, 27 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters extinguish Sunshine North garage firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-extinguish-Sunshine-North-garage-fire.html
Firefighters have spent the afternoon battling a garage fire which threatened to engulf homes in Sunshine North.Fri, 24 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTFire Investigators detect dangerhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-Investigators-detect-danger.html
Some good old fashioned detective work by MFB Fire Investigators has uncovered a potential household danger.Fri, 24 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends house fire in Templestowehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-house-fire-in-Templestowe.html
Fire started in garage and quickly spread to roofTue, 21 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTFire at Lobb Street, Brunswickhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Lobb-Street-Brunswick.html
Occupants treated for smoke inhalationMon, 20 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB assisted by the CFA tackle fully involved factory firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-assisted-by-the-CFA-tackle-fully-involved-factory-fire.html
11 appliances and 38 firefighters fought the blaze Sat, 18 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTFire at Telstra exchange in Brunswickhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Telstra-exchange-in-Brunswick.html
Thirty firefighters have battled a fire at the Telstra Exchange in Brunswick this afternoon.Thu, 16 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTTicket sales to the MFB Gala Ball close in less than two weekshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ticket-sales-to-the-MFB-Gala-Ball-close-in-less-than-two-weeks.html
There are less than two weeks remaining to get your ticket to MFB’s night of nights!Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTHampton residents evacuated after gas pipe rupturedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hampton-residents-evacuated-after-gas-pipe-ruptured.html
Firefighters are on scene at a gas leak in Hampton.Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTResident arrives home to find Williamstown bedroom ablazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Resident-arrives-home-to-find-Williamstown-bedroom-ablaze.html
Firefighters have contained a fire to a bedroom in a Williamstown apartment overnight.Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB firefighter dedicated to safety receives Australian Fire Service Medalhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighter-dedicated-to-safety-receives-Australian-Fire-Service-Medal.html
MFB Station Officer Paul Emsden has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal as part of the Queen's Birthday honours. Mon, 13 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTMonash Fwy closed after truck firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Monash-Fwy-closed-after-truck-fire.html
Major traffic delays after truck fire on the Monash Freeway this morning.Fri, 10 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTFireys attack suspicious fire in Ringwoodhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-attack-suspicious-fire-in-Ringwood.html
Firefighters have battled a suspicious fire in Ringwood overnight.Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTExplosion at Richmond Electrical Terminalhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Explosion-at-Richmond-Electrical-Terminal.html
A fire at a Richmond substation has caused power outages and delays for commuters this evening.Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB investigate Mulgrave firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-investigate-Mulgrave-fire.html
Fire Investigators will travel to Mulgrave this morning after a house was destroyed by fire overnightSat, 04 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTBrunswick 10-year-old a Triple Zero Herohttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Brunswick-10-year-old-a-Triple-Zero-Hero.html
A brave little girl who called for help after a house fire last year has received a Triple Zero Hero award.Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious Meadow Heights fire under investigationhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-Meadow-Heights-fire-under-investigation.html
Fire investigators are examining the cause a suspicious fire in Meadow Heights.Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTShopping centre up in flameshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Shopping-centre-up-in-flames.html
MFB firefighters have extinguished a blaze which broke out at a Gladstone Park shopping centre this morning.Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTHome fires on the rise due to small mistakeshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Home-fires-on-the-rise-due-to-small-mistakes.html
The number of avoidable house fires in Victoria is increasingMon, 30 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters attend Meadow Heights suspicious firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-attend-Meadow-Heights-suspicious-fire.html
Police will investigate further. Sat, 28 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters free woman trapped in West Melbourne truck rolloverhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-free-woman-trapped-in-West-Melbourne-truck-rollover.html
A woman has been freed from her truck after it rolling, trapping her against a bridge in West Melbourne.Fri, 27 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTFireys contain liquid helium leak on West Melbourne shiphttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-contain-liquid-helium-leak-on-West-Melbourne-ship.html
Firefighters contained a liquid helium leak on-board a ship in West Melbourne overnight.Thu, 26 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTHot towels self-combust sparking fire at Hawthorn massage parlourhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hot-towels-self-combust-sparking-fire-at-Hawthorn-massage-parlour.html
Hot towels have sparked a blaze at a Hawthorn massage parlour overnight.Wed, 25 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTChadstone man escapes house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Chadstone-man-escapes-house-fire.html
A man has fleed his burning home in Chadstone after a fire this afternoon.Wed, 25 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends factory fire in Macaulay Street, Williamstown Northhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-factory-fire-in-Macaulay-Street-Williamstown-North.html
Fire contained to the building Tue, 24 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTRoad traffic and hazmat incident on Calder Freeway, Keilor Parkhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Road-traffic-and-hazmat-incident-on-Calder-Freeway-Keilor-Park.html
Seven vehicles involved in the incident, and a fuel tanker has overturned Tue, 24 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends fire in Dakota Night Club, Ringwoodhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-fire-in-Dakota-Night-Club-Ringwood.html
Community warning issued for smoke in the areaMon, 23 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends house fire in Nunawadinghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-house-fire-in-Nunawading.html
Fire brought under control in approximately 30 minutesSat, 21 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB Fireboat 2 assists in hot air balloon rescue in Port Phillip Bayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Fireboat-2-assists-in-hot-air-balloon-rescue-in-Port-Phillip-Bay.html
All passengers safely secured and pilot landed safelySat, 21 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends house fire in Paisley Street, Footscray http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-house-fire-in-Paisley-Street-Footscray-.html
Six appliances and twenty firefighters tackle the blaze Fri, 20 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters free tram after it ploughs into Kew homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-free-tram-after-it-ploughs-into-Kew-home.html
A tram has ploughed into a Kew home overnight.Tue, 17 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTCPR saves ironmanhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/CPR-saves-ironman.html
Cameron McFarlane counts himself a lucky man.Mon, 16 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB takes action on Glen Irishttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-takes-action-on-Glen-Iris.html
MFB has commenced legal proceedings after significant defects were uncovered during construction of the new Glen Iris fire station.Fri, 13 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB investigate Tullamarine firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-investigate-Tullamarine-fire.html
MFB fire investigators will travel to Tullamarine this morning to investigate the cause of a fire which ripped through a unit overnight.Mon, 09 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire in West Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-in-West-Melbourne.html
MFB firefighters are currently in North Melbourne after a blaze broke out in a factory this evening.Sat, 07 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle factory firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-factory-fire.html
MFB firefighters have spent the morning battling a large factory fire in Heidelberg West.Sat, 07 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends house fire in Bundoorahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-house-fire-in-Bundoora.html
Fire contained to second floor and neighbouring properties protected.Wed, 04 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTVictoria’s oldest Greek Orthodox church damaged by firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Victorias-oldest-Greek-Orthodox-church-damaged-by-fire.html
Victoria’s oldest Greek Orthodox church has been damaged by fire this afternoon.Mon, 02 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTTickets now on sale to MFB's 125th Anniversary Gala Ballhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Tickets-now-on-sale-to-MFBs-125th-Anniversary-Gala-Ball.html
Celebrating the past, embracing the futureMon, 02 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTTickets now on sale to MFB's 125th Anniversary Gala Ballhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Tickets-now-on-sale-to-MFBs-125th-Anniversary-Gala-Ball.html
Celebrating the past, embracing the futureMon, 02 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB tackles roof fire in Brightonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-tackles-roof-fire-in-Brighton.html
Swift actions of firefighters brings fire under control in under 30 minutesSat, 30 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB tackles house fire in Mordiallochttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-tackles-house-fire-in-Mordialloc.html
Community warning issued due to smoke in the areaWed, 27 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTDoncaster couple flees early morning house fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Doncaster-couple-flees-early-morning-house-fire-.html
A man in his thirties has been treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire in Doncaster overnight.Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at Flemington apartment complexhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-Flemington-apartment-complex.html
A Flemington unit has been damaged by a suspicious fire overnight.Sat, 23 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTRichmond apartment damaged by blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Richmond-apartment-damaged-by-blaze.html
A Richmond apartment has been damaged after an afternoon fire.Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTInvestigation under way into Reservoir house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Investigation-under-way-into-Reservoir-house-fire.html
Police will investigate a suspicious fire in Reservoir this morning.Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTDeer Park church destroyed in suspicious firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Deer-Park-church-destroyed-in-suspicious-fire.html
An old church has been destroyed in a suspicious attack overnight.Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTSunshine woman flees house fire through bedroom windowhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sunshine-woman-flees-house-fire-through-bedroom-window.html
A Sunshine woman escaped her burning bedroom through a window this morning.Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTMan trapped in Epping trench rescued after almost three hourshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-trapped-in-Epping-trench-rescued-after-almost-three-hours.html
Specialist MFB rescue operators have rescued a man trapped in a ditch in Epping.Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle Glen Waverley blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-Glen-Waverley-blaze.html
MFB firefighters are currently in Glen Waverley, following a fire at a school this morning.Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle Sydenham church firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-Sydenham-church-fire.html
MFB firefighters are currently in Sydenham after a fire ripped through a church hall this morning.Tue, 19 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters extinguish Fitzroy firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-extinguish-Fitzroy-fire.html
Fitzroy residents received an early wake up call following a fire at an apartment block overnight.Tue, 19 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTCrews battle Brooklyn blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-battle-Brooklyn-blaze.html
While Melbourne slept, MFB firefighters have been hard at work battling a rubbish fire in Brooklyn.Sun, 17 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTRingwood roof firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ringwood-roof-fire.html
MFB Fire Investigators will travel to Ringwood this morning to determine the cause of a blaze which engulfed a house last night.Sat, 16 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire in Mordiallochttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-in-Mordialloc.html
MFB firefighters have spent the morning battling a suspicious blaze in Mordialloc.Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB High Angle Rescue Team helps remove patient from construction site in Cremornehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-High-Angle-Rescue-Team-help-remove-patient-from-construction-site-in-Cremorne.html
Male patient fell from scaffold into concrete pit Tue, 12 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB firefighters tackle unit fire in Balaclavahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-tackle-unit-fire-in-Balaclava.html
Over twenty five firefighters and seven appliances on sceneTue, 12 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTBudding film makers invited to make fire safety videos for MFBhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Budding-film-makers-invited-to-make-fire-safety-videos-for-MFB.html
MFB has launched its first ever Student Fire Safety Film Competition, run as part of MFB’s 125th Anniversary celebrations.Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB firefighters attend Mordialloc house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-attend-Mordialloc-house-fire.html
Police are investigating following the discovery of a body Sun, 10 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB firefighters tackle house fire in Kew Easthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-tackle-house-fire-in-Kew-East.html
Fire started in kitchen and quickly took holdSat, 09 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTSerious obstruction caused to firefighters on active callhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Serious-obstruction-caused-to-firefighters-on-active-call.html
Delay caused to emergency responseSat, 09 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends fire at Caulfield General Medicalhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-fire-at-Caulfield-General-Medical.html
Patients safely evacuated and fire promptly containedThu, 07 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB tackles house fire in Forest Hillhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-tackles-house-fire-in-Forest-Hill.html
Seven appliances and over twenty five firefighters on scene Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTMan cut from car after accident in Mount Waverleyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-cut-from-car-after-accident-in-Mount-Waverley.html
MFB is reminding motorists to take care on slippery, wet roads after an accident in Mount Waverley this afternoon.Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTApartment fire in Caulfield North http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Apartment-fire-in-Caulfield-North-.html
Firefighters have battled a blaze in a Caulfield North unit this morning.Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTTwo suspicious house fires in Melbourne overnight http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Two-suspicious-house-fires-in-Melbourne-overnight-.html
Firefighters have attended two suspicious house fires in Melbourne overnight.Sun, 03 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTNo working smoke alarms in Highett home damaged by blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/No-working-smoke-alarms-in-Highett-home-damaged-by-blaze.html
A timely reminder to ensure your smoke alarms are working. Sat, 02 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTFire tears through Heidelberg West factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-tears-through-Heidelberg-West-factory.html
Fire has torn through a tin factory storing wooden pallets in Heidelberg West.Sat, 02 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTNew apartment destroyed in West Footscray blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/New-apartment-destroyed-in-West-Footscray-blaze.html
A West Footscray apartment has been damaged in an overnight fire.Sat, 02 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTSecond suspicious fire at Yarraville factory in a weekhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Second-suspicious-fire-at-Yarraville-factory-in-a-week.html
MFB has attended a second suspicious factory fire at a Yarraville factory in a week.Thu, 31 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTDon't take a punt on your smoke alarm safetyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Dont-take-a-punt-on-your-smoke-alarm-safety.html
As the siren sounds for the start of the AFL footy season, firefighters are urging Victorians to take a punt on their favourite team, not on their smoke alarms.Wed, 30 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters free man trapped under power pole http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-free-man-trapped-under-power-pole-.html
MFB firefighters have freed a man from his car following a delicate two hour operation in Coburg this afternoon.Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters free man trapped under power pole http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-free-man-trapped-under-power-pole-.html
MFB firefighters have freed a man from his car following a delicate two hour operation in Coburg this afternoon.Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters mop up West Melbourne chemical spillhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-mop-up-West-Melbourne-chemical-spill.html
MFB firefighters are on scene at Swanson Dock in West Melbourne, following a chemical spill onboard a cargo ship.Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTFlaming bedding wreaks havoc in Sunshine Westhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Flaming-bedding-wreaks-havoc-in-Sunshine-West.html
Bedding left too close to an electric heater sparked a fire at a Sunshine West house this morning..Mon, 28 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTFireys shake, rattle and run for a good causehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-shake-rattle-and-run-for-a-good-cause.html
Victorian firefighters will put their endurance to the test tomorrow in an effort to raise funds and awareness for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTKitchen fire at Japanese restaurant in the CBDhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Kitchen-fire-at-Japanese-restaurant-in-the-CBD.html
Firefighters have forced entry to a Japanese restaurant after an early morning kitchen fire.Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTOverheating laptop sparks blaze leaving family with nothinghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Overheating-laptop-sparks-blaze-leaving-family-with-nothing.html
A young family has lost everything after a house fire caused by on overheated laptop.Mon, 21 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTRingwood house destroyed in suspicious blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ringwood-house-destroyed-in-suspicious-blaze.html
Police are investigating after a suspicious fire this afternoon.Sat, 19 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTAngry bees on the loose after tree collapsehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Angry-bees-on-the-loose-after-tree-collapse.html
Emergency services have fought off a swarm of angry bees after a tree collapsed on the Sandringham line this afternoon.Fri, 18 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB tackles unit fire in Hughesdale http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-tackles-unit-fire-in-Hughesdale-.html
Seven appliances and over twenty firefighters on sceneSun, 13 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighter saves kitten from burning house http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighter-saves-kitten-from-burning-house-.html
Firefighters have rescued a kitten from a serious house fire in Bundoora.Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters show locals the ropes for International Women's Dayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-show-locals-the-ropes-for-International-Womens-Day.html
The vital role of women in emergency services was honoured during a special International Women’s Day event at MFB’s training centre in Craigieburn this morning.Tue, 08 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTHeavy landing for gate crashershttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Heavy-landing-for-gate-crashers.html
Two would-be clubbers had to be rescued this morning after crashing a Prahran nightclub - literally.Sun, 06 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTNearly 300 women apply to be MFB firefightershttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Nearly-300-women-apply-to-be-MFB-firefighters.html
MFB has received what is believed to be one of its highest number of applications from women hopeful of becoming a recruit firefighter, making up 45 per cent of the total number of applicantsFri, 04 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters extinguish shed blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-extinguish-shed-blaze.html
MFB firefighters were quick on the scene following a suspicious shed fire in Ringwood tonight.Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters rescue woman from burning house http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-rescue-woman-from-burning-house-.html
MFB firefighters have rescued a woman from a burning home in Croydon this afternoon.Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends car fire on St Kilda Roadhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-car-fire-on-St-Kilda-Road.html
Deemed suspicious, scene handed over to PoliceTue, 01 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB tackles apartment blaze in Abbotsfordhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-tackles-apartment-blaze-in-Abbotsford.html
On scene in six minutes, fire quickly brought under controlTue, 01 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB firefighters working to help free boys hand from vending machine in CBDhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-working-to-help-free-boys-hand-from-vending-machine-in-CBD.html
Delicate process with crews involved for some timeSun, 28 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB firefighters currently tackling a blaze in Campbellfield http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-currently-tackling-a-blaze-in-Campbellfield-.html
CFA assisting, firefighters on scene for some timeThu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTWomen rescued after car plunges into Flemington worksitehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Women-rescued-after-car-plunges-into-Flemington-worksite.html
MFB rescued three women after their car plunged into a worksite in Flemington this morning.Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTCrane collapse in St Kilda Roadhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crane-collapse-in-St-Kilda-Road.html
Firefighters remain on scene at the St Kilda Road crane collapse following a fire.Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTOff-duty firefighter battles Fairfield blaze with garden hosehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Off-duty-firefighter-battles-Fairfield-blaze-with-garden-hose.html
An off-duty firefighter has saved neighbouring homes from being destroyed after a blaze in Fairfield this afternoon.Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTHot weather increases fire danger across the statehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hot-weather-increases-fire-danger-across-the-state.html
A message from the State Control Centre.Mon, 22 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Ban for Melbourne tomorrow with 38C predictedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Ban-for-Melbourne-tomorrow-with-38C-predicted.html
CFA has declared tomorrow, 23 February, a day of Total Fire Ban in Melbourne.Mon, 22 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTPassengers escape serious injury after South Melbourne bus crashhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Passengers-escape-serious-injury-after-South-Melbourne-bus-crash.html
A busload of people has escaped serious injury after a horror bus crash in South Melbourne this morning.Mon, 22 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTAbandoned bowling alley damaged in suspicious blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Abandoned-bowling-alley-damaged-in-suspicious-blaze.html
An abandoned bowling alley has been damaged in a suspicious fire overnight.Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTCause of Strathmore train track fire under investigationhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cause-of-Strathmore-train-track-fire-under-investigation.html
Commuters were impacted this morning after a fire in Strathmore.Tue, 16 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle Caulfield South firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-Caulfield-South-fire.html
In the small hours of this morning, MFB firefighters battled a suspicious blaze at an adult entertainment venue in Caulfield South.Tue, 16 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle Tottenham tyre blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-Tottenham-tyre-blaze.html
While Melbourne slept, MFB firefighters have been hard at work battling a suspicious tyre fire in Tottenham Sat, 13 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTDon’t let your Valentine’s Day go up in smoke http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Dont-let-your-Valentines-Day-go-up-in-smoke-.html
With just two sleeps to go until Valentine’s Day, many Casanovas are starting to think about how to impress that special someone.Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTAn Open Letter from the Chief Officerhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/An-Open-Letter-from-the-Chief-Officer.html
MFB serving the communityThu, 11 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle Abbotsford blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-Abbotsford-blaze.html
A run to the shops proved a timely decision for a man who escaped a house fire in Abbotsford this morning.Thu, 11 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTFire at Groove Train Cafe in Richmondhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Groove-Train-Cafe-in-Richmond.html
Richmond's Groove Train Cafe has been damaged by fire overnight.Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTFires along train tracks cause commuter delayshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fires-along-train-tracks-cause-commuter-delays.html
Peak hour commuters were affected by a series of fires on the Craigieburn line this morning.Tue, 09 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTPiano fire hospitalises elderly Clifton Hill couplehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Piano-fire-hospitalises-elderly-Clifton-Hill-couple.html
An elderly couple has been treated for minor burns after a fire in their Clifton Hill home this morning.Mon, 08 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTEarly morning Clayton South factory blaze http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Early-morning-Clayton-South-factory-blaze-.html
Firefighters worked quickly to contain a factory fire in Clayton South this morning.Mon, 08 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTFire forces evacuation of 350 hotel guests in CBDhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-forces-evacuation-of-350-hotel-guests-in-CBD.html
About 350 people have been evacuated from a Melbourne hotel after a fire early this morning.Sun, 07 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTSerious damage to Braybrook home after early morning blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Serious-damage-to-Braybrook-home-after-early-morning-blaze.html
A man has escaped without injury following a fire at a Braybrook home early this morning.Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends hazmat incident at Deer Parkhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-hazmat-incident-at-Deer-Park.html
Chemical composition still being investigatedTue, 02 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTStrong arm of the law saves priest from burning churchhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Strong-arm-of-the-law-saves-priest-from-burning-church.html
Firefighters believe the blaze started in the roof before spreading Sat, 30 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB responds to media reports about diversity campaignhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-responds-to-media-reports-about-diversity-campaign.html
Following today’s media reports about MFB’s recruitment processes we would like to take the opportunity to provide the following statement.Fri, 29 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTMore than fifty firefighters battling Brooklyn tip firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/More-than-fifty-firefighters-battling-Brooklyn-tip-fire.html
More than fifty firefighters are battling a fire at a Brooklyn rubbish tip tonight.Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTRetired MFB Superintendent receives Order of Australia medalhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Retired-MFB-Superintendent-receives-Order-of-Australia-medal.html
Retired firefighter John Berry has dedicated his life to the community and fire prevention.Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTAustralia Day honours for MFB ACFO Ken Brownhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Australia-Day-honours-for-MFB-ACFO-Ken-Brown.html
MFB Assistant Chief Fire Officer Ken Brown has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal as part of the Australia Day honours.Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTCar ploughs into bedroom of sleeping woman in Point Cookhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Car-ploughs-into-bedroom-of-sleeping-woman-in-Point-Cook.html
A woman in her fifties has escaped injury after a car ploughed into the bedroom where she was sleeping overnight.Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTWoman escapes Burwood East car crashhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Woman-escapes-Burwood-East-car-crash.html
A woman has had a lucky escape after her car crashed into a building site in Burwood East this afternoon.Mon, 25 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTSmoke from Tasmanian fires drifts over Melbourne againhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-from-Tasmianian-fires-drifts-over-Melbourne-again.html
A message from the State Control CentreMon, 25 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious warehouse fire in North Melbourne under investigationhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-warehouse-fire-in-North-Melbourne-under-investigation.html
Firefighters have stopped the spread of fire from a vacant warehouse in North Melbourne this morning.Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTGelobar blaze on Lygon Streethttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gelobar-blaze-on-Lygon-Street.html
A popular ice-cream shop in Brunswick East has been damaged in a suspicious fire overnight.Sat, 23 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTDon’t put common sense on the backburner this Australia Dayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Dont-put-common-sense-on-the-backburner-this-Australia-Day.html
Victorians are urged to celebrate safely this Australia Day weekend and avoid an unplanned visit from a firefighter.Fri, 22 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters in axe attack receive commendation from MFB Chiefhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-in-axe-attack-receive-commendation-from-MFB-Chief.html
Six firefighters involved in a frightening axe attack late last year have received a Chief Officer’s Commendation for their bravery.Tue, 19 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTWorker sprayed with acid in Sunshine Westhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Worker-sprayed-with-acid-in-Sunshine-West.html
Crews responded to the incident at a factory in Law Court shortly after 8amTue, 19 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends shop fire in Fitzroy http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-shop-fire-in-Fitzroy-.html
Community warning issued due to smokeTue, 19 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTCFA announces Total Fire Bans across Victoria for tomorrow (Tuesday 19 January)http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/CFA-announces-Total-Fire-Bans-across-Victoria-for-tomorrow-Tuesday-19-January.html
Total Fire Bans declared across VictoriaMon, 18 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Ban for Melbourne today Monday 18 Januaryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Ban-for-Melbourne-today-Monday-18-January.html
CFA has declared today a day of total fire ban.Mon, 18 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB fights a large factory blaze in Campbelfieldhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-fights-a-large-factory-blaze-in-Campbelfield.html
Thirteen appliances and nearly 50 firefighters are tackling the fireSat, 16 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTSmoke from Tasmanian fires spreads to Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-from-Tasmanian-fires-spreads-to-Melbourne.html
A message from the State Control CentreFri, 15 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTCrews tackle fire at abandoned factory in Yarraville overnighthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-tackle-fire-at-abandoned-factory-in-Yarraville-overnight.html
Firefighters were called to the disused factory just before 11pmFri, 15 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTCarnegie property damaged after suspicious blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Carnegie-property-damaged-after-suspicious-blaze.html
Firefighters have contained a blaze at an abandoned Carnegie property this evening.Thu, 14 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Ban in Melbourne tomorrow Wednesday 13 Januaryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Ban-in-Melbourne-tomorrow-Wednesday-13-January.html
CFA has declared a day of Total Fire Ban in several districts tomorrow.Tue, 12 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters will battle tyre fire overnighthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-will-battle-tyre-fire-overnight.html
MFB is continuing to battle an out of control fire at a Broadmeadows tyre pile.Mon, 11 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters continue to battle Broadmeadows tyre firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-continue-to-battle-Broadmeadows-tyre-fire.html
The fire is deep seated within the tyre pile and crews are attempting to extinguish the blaze using foam.Mon, 11 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTMore than 50 firefighters responding to Broadmeadows tyre firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/More-than-50-firefighters-responding-to-Broadmeadows-tyre-fire.html
Firefighters are responding to a large tyre pile fire in Broadmeadows.Mon, 11 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters work together to battle Mill Park grass fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-work-together-to-battle-Mill-Park-grass-fire-.html
Firefighters have worked together to quickly control a fire on Melbourne's urban fringe this afternoon.Thu, 07 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTTeenage girl hospitalised after barbecue fire in Box Hill Northhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Teenage-girl-hospitalised-after-barbecue-fire-in-Box-Hill-North.html
Firefighters were quick on the scene following a barbecue fire in a Box Hill North backyard this morning which left two people with burns.Wed, 06 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTHoverboard fire causes major damage to family home in Strathmorehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hoverboard-fire-causes-major-damage-to-family-home-in-Strathmore.html
A hoverboard left charging in a girl's bedroom has caused a major fire overnight.Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTFire in Altona food factory http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-in-Altona-food-factory-.html
Firefighters battled a fire in a food production factory in Altona this morning.Mon, 04 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB tackles blaze at Foodworks, Sunshinehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-tackles-blaze-at-Foodworks-Sunshine.html
Fire brought under control in rear of the buildingSun, 03 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends apartment balcony fire in the CBDhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-apartment-balcony-fire-in-the-CBD.html
Crews arrived on scene in three minutes Thu, 31 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTCFA declares Total Fire Ban for Melbourne on New Year's Evehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/CFA-declares-Total-Fire-Ban-for-Melbourne-on-New-Years-Eve.html
Tomorrow Thursday 31 December has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban across five districts.Wed, 30 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends truck accident and explosion in Footscrayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-truck-accident-and-explosion-in-Footscray.html
AV on scene, motorists asked to avoid area Tue, 29 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTIllegal fireworks spark warninghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Illegal-fireworks-spark-warning.html
Victorians are being urged to rethink New Year’s Eve plans involving illegal fireworks, or risk facing fines of thousands of dollars.Tue, 29 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Ban declared for Melbourne on Christmas Dayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Ban-declared-for-Melbourne-on-Christmas-Day.html
CFA has declared tomorrow, 25 December 2015, a day of total fire ban in four districts.Thu, 24 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTPopular children's playground in Braybrook destroyed by firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Popular-childrens-playground-in-Braybrook-destroyed-by-fire.html
A popular children’s playground in Braybrook has been torched overnight.Wed, 23 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends house fire in Pascoe Vale Southhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-house-fire-in-Pascoe-Vale-South.html
Occupants accounted for and fire under controlTue, 22 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB firefighters rescue person from restaurant firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-rescue-person-from-restaurant-fire.html
Fire is now under controlMon, 21 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTOutcome of Fair Work Commissionhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Outcome-of-Fair-Work-Commission.html
Planning for periods of heightened operational riskSat, 19 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB firefighters tackling grass fire blaze in Thomastownhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-tackling-grass-fire-blaze-in-Thomastown.html
Fire caused by power lines, motorists asked to avoid areaFri, 18 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB welcomes sixty new firefightershttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-welcomes-sixty-new-firefighters.html
MFB has welcomed sixty new firefighters into the ranks, just in time for summer.Fri, 18 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Ban declared for Melbourne tomorrow and Saturday 19 Decemberhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Ban-declared-for-Melbourne-tomorrow-and-Saturday-19-December.html
CFA announces Total Fire Bans for next two days.Thu, 17 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTFire damages two-storey Prahran homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-damages-two-storey-Prahran-home.html
A Prahran home has been severely damaged after a fire tore through the roof.Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTFire at Blackburn cafe causes smoke damage to neighbouring shopshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Blackburn-cafe-causes-smoke-damage-to-neighbouring-shops.html
Nine shops in a Blackburn shopping complex have been smoke damaged after an overnight fire.Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTSmoke warning after Westmeadows bungalow blaze http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-warning-after-Westmeadows-bungalow-blaze-.html
A bungalow fire in Westmeadows sent smoke billowing into neighbouring communities this afternoon.Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTWest Footscray rubbish fire sends smoke across Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/West-Footscray-rubbish-fire-sends-smoke-across-Melbourne.html
A fire at a West Footscray rubbish dump has sent smoke across Melbourne.Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTFire at Cheltenham furniture outlethttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Cheltenham-furniture-outlet.html
MFB firefighters have attended a fire at a Cheltenham factory.Sun, 13 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTHighpoint's Target store evacuated after firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Highpoints-Target-store-evacuated-after-fire.html
The Target at Highpoint was evacuated this morning after a fire in the paper compactor.Fri, 11 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTDiners evacuated after restaurant blaze in Chinatownhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Diners-evacuated-after-restaurant-blaze-in-Chinatown.html
A fire at a Chinese restaurant has shut down Russell Street this evening.Thu, 10 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters tackle bedroom fire at Gatwick Hotel, St Kildahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-tackle-bedroom-fire-at-Gatwick-Hotel-St-Kilda.html
Fire quickly extinguished and all residents accounted forWed, 09 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTFire Chiefs warn about dangers of Christmas lightshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-Chiefs-warn-about-dangers-of-Christmas-lights.html
MFB and CFA are encouraging Victorians to have a safe Christmas but make sure celebrations are without sparks.Mon, 07 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB fIrefighters tackling shed and house fire in Templestowe http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-fIrefighters-tackling-shed-and-house-fire-in-Templestowe-.html
Fire has spread to neighbouring property, motorists advised to avoid the area Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTResident missing in Ringwood house fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Resident-missing-in-Ringwood-house-fire-.html
MFB firefighters are attending a house fire in Ringwood.Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTThick black smoke in Broadmeadows after depot firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Thick-black-smoke-in-Broadmeadows-after-depot-fire.html
MFB firefighters have battled a mattress fire at a Broadmeadows recycling depot.Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTDoncaster grass fire flares up for a second timehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Doncaster-grass-fire-flares-up-for-a-second-time.html
MFB crews have attended a second scrub fire in Doncaster.Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTWild winds cause Doncaster grass fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Wild-winds-cause-Doncaster-grass-fire-.html
MFB firefighters have battled a grassfire in Doncaster overnightTue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB called to blaze at house in Downing Street, Sunshine Northhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-called-to-blaze-at-house-in-Downing-Street-Sunshine-North.html
Local houses evacuated as a precautionSun, 29 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB firefighters tackling blaze in View Street, Glenroyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-tackling-blaze-in-View-Street-Glenroy.html
Motorists requested to avoid area, residents please keep windows closedSat, 28 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTVictorians to assist with South Australian bushfireshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Victorians-to-assist-with-South-Australian-bushfires.html
A message from Emergency Management VictoriaThu, 26 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTFire rips through Thomastown homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-rips-through-Thomastown-home.html
Firefighters have battled a blaze at a Thomastown house this afternoon.Wed, 25 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTTruck fire closes Monash Freeway outboundhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Truck-fire-closes-Monash-Freeway-outbound.html
A truck and trailer fire has closed the Monash Freeway to outbound lanes in Glen Waverley.Wed, 25 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Bans declared tomorrow, Wednesday 25 Novemberhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Bans-declared-tomorrow-Wednesday-25-November.html
CFA announces Total Fire Bans across Victoria for tomorrowTue, 24 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTFireys battle grass fire in South Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-battle-grass-fire-in-South-Melbourne.html
Firefighters have battled a grassfire in South Melbourne early this morning. Mon, 23 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends large rubbish fire at Somertonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-large-rubbish-fire-at-Somerton.html
Crews still on scene and large amount of smoke presentFri, 20 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB tackles factory blaze at Campbellfieldhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-tackles-factory-blaze-at-Campbellfield.html
MFB has brought under control a fire at a caravan factory at CampbellfieldWed, 18 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTSuspected chemical leak forces evacaution at Aldi warehousehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspected-chemical-leak-forces-evacaution-at-Aldi-warehouse.html
Building evacuated and firefighters currently investigatingWed, 18 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTChadstone Chinese restaurant blaze impacts Warrigal Road traffichttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Chadstone-Chinese-restaurant-blaze-impacts-Warrigal-Road-traffic.html
Firefighters are on scene at a restaurant fire in Chadstone.Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTBrave MFB firefighters honoured at medal ceremonyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Brave-MFB-firefighters-honoured-at-medal-ceremony.html
Colleagues of brave firefighters gave them a standing ovation as they received award today.Sun, 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTFire engulfs Elwood restaurant http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-engulfs-Elwood-restaurant-.html
The cause of a fire in Elwood overnight is being investigated.Sat, 14 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious blaze destroys abandoned home in Braybrookhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-blaze-destroys-abandoned-home-in-Braybrook.html
An arson investigation is underway after a fire in Braybrook overnight.Fri, 13 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTOne website for emergency information and warningshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/One-website-for-emergency-information-and-warnings.html
A message from Emergency Management VictoriaThu, 12 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTNew Altona Fire Station unveiled to communityhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/New-Altona-Fire-Station-unveiled-to-community.html
Firefighters from Altona welcomed members of the local community to celebrate the official opening of their new fire station yesterday.Mon, 09 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTClothes dryer sparks fire at Pinnacle Hotelhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Clothes-dryer-sparks-fire-at-Pinnacle-Hotel.html
Firefighters have attended a large fire in Fitzroy Nth this morning .Sat, 07 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters join Canadian cancer-survivor on "epic journey"http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-join-Canadian-cancer-survivor-on-epic-journey.html
MFB firefighters have joined Canadian firey for the last leg of his 4,000km bicycle journey to raise money for cancer research.Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTFire spreads through roof of Watsonia home http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-spreads-through-roof-of-Watsonia-home-.html
Firefighters have battled a blaze in Watsonia overnight.Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTBalwyn North shops affected by firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Balwyn-North-shops-affected-by-fire.html
A bakery and fruit shop were damaged by fire in Balwyn North overnight.Sat, 31 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTBrighton home seriously damaged by firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Brighton-home-seriously-damaged-by-fire.html
More than half a million dollars damage has been caused by a house fire in Brighton overnightSat, 31 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTYoung boy alerts family to St Kilda house fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Young-boy-alerts-family-to-St-Kilda-house-fire-.html
A young boy has alerted his family to a house fire in St Kilda overnight.Sat, 31 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTBeetroot leak prompts emergency response to Melbourne Airporthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Beetroot-leak-prompts-emergency-response-to-Melbourne-Airport.html
There are a few red faces after a leaking beetroot tin was mistaken for an explosive device this morning.Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTAcid spill forces road closures in South Yarrahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Acid-spill-forces-road-closures-in-South-Yarra.html
The MFB are in attendance at hazardous chemicals incident in South Yarra.Thu, 29 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTDelicate rescue after truck ploughs into worksitehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Delicate-rescue-after-truck-ploughs-into-worksite.html
Workers have been injured after a semi-trailer ploughed into a worksite in Mount Waverley this morning.Thu, 29 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTFire in Hawthorn East to be investigatedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-in-Hawthorn-East-to-be-investigated.html
MFB attended at a fire in a commercial premise in Hawthorn East this morning.Thu, 29 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTFireys halt spread of fire in Brunswickhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-halt-spread-of-fire-in-Brunswick.html
Police will investigate a suspicious fire in Brunswick, which threatened neighbouring properties this morning.Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTOccupant flees Mount Waverly house fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Occupant-flees-Mount-Waverly-house-fire-.html
Firefighters have battled a house fire in Mount Waverly early this morning.Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTAlmost 100 firefighters battle Brooklyn scrap metal yard firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Almost-100-firefighters-battle-Brooklyn-scrap-metal-yard-fire.html
Firefighters are continuing their efforts tonight to contain a fire at a scrap metal yard in Brooklyn.Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious house fire in Kings Park http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-house-fire-in-Kings-Park-.html
Several calls were recieved for a fire on Paraburdoo Lane just before 1:00am on Saturday 17 October, with callers reporting flames were visible from the roof and front door of the houseSat, 17 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTCrews battle factory blaze in Heidelberghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-battle-blaze-at-factory-in-Heidelberg.html
Firefighters attended a fire in a fibreglass factory in Beatrice Avenue just after 12:00pmSat, 17 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTOccupants dragged from burning house in Dallas overnighthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Occupants-dragged-from-burning-house-in-Dallas-overnight.html
Crews found the house on Dallas Drive fully engulfed in flames just before 12:30amFri, 16 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTGas leak in Brighton East causes evacuation of nearby residentshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gas-leak-in-Brighton-East-causes-evacuation-of-nearby-residents.html
A gas main was accidentally severed by contract workers in Garden AvenueWed, 14 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTMajor gas leak causes road closure in Hawthornhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Major-gas-leak-causes-road-closure-in-Hawthorn.html
Crews have attended a major natural gas leak on Riversdale RoadMon, 12 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT100 firefighters battle Mordialloc factory blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/100-firefighters-battle-Mordialloc-factory-blaze.html
Firefighters from MFB and CFA brigades worked as one to fight a massive factory fire in a car parts recycling business in Mordialloc overnightTue, 06 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTCrews battle huge building fire in South Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-battle-huge-building-fire-in-South-Melbourne.html
Early morning blaze erupts in 3 storey building Mon, 05 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTResidents evacuated as fire flared in CBD high rise http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Residents-evacuated-as-fire-flared-in-CBD-high-rise-.html
Crews attended a fire at 10:59 pm on Thursday 1 October as flames took hold of a high rise apartment in Melbourne's CBDThu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTFiery footy fans urged to take carehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fiery-footy-fans-urged-to-take-care.html
MFB and CFA are reminding footy fans to check their barbecues are in good working order before celebrating the AFL Grand Final this weekend.Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTAltona Meadows house fire caused by washing machine faulthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Altona-Meadows-house-fire-caused-by-washing-machine-fault.html
Firefighters battled a large blaze at an Altona Meadows home yesterday afternoon.Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTBuilding fire in disused Maidstone campushttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Building-fire-in-disused-Maidstone-campus.html
Police will investigate a suspicious fire at a disused campus in Maidstone over the weekend.Sun, 27 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB fireys attend kitchen fire in Brunswick Westhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-fireys-attend-kitchen-fire-in-Brunswick-West.html
Firefighters fought to contain a fire in a Brunswick West kitchen on Saturday afternoon.Sat, 26 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at Montmorency Secondary College http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-Montmorency-Secondary-College-.html
Crews worked quickly to contain the fire to one classroom Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarm saves Hampton family from house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarm-saves-Hampton-family-from-house-fire.html
A family of four safely escaped a Hampton house fire thanks to a smoke alarm this morning.Sun, 20 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTMan hospitalised after Yarraville bungalow firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-hospitalised-after-Yarraville-bungalow-fire.html
Firefighters have rescued a man after a series of bungalow fires in Yarraville.Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTCat missing after Wheelers Hill house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cat-missing-after-Wheelers-Hill-house-fire.html
Residents at a Wheelers Hill home have evacuated after a smoke alarm alerted them to a fire this afternoon.Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTMotorist praised for calling in house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Motorist-praised-for-calling-in-house-fire.html
A motorist driving along the Ring Road has been praised for calling in a house fire in Glenroy.Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTElderly man rescued from Oakleigh firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Elderly-man-rescued-from-Oakleigh-fire.html
MFB firefighters rescued a man in his seventies from a bungalow fire in Oakleigh over the weekend.Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire tears through disused Brunswick factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-tears-through-disused-Brunswick-factory.html
A massive factory fire in Brunswick forced the evacuation of shops and residents this morning.Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTNeighbours alerted to Watsonia garage fire after explosionhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Neighbours-alerted-to-Watsonia-garage-fire-after-explosion.html
Firefighters faced a dangerous blaze in Watsonia on Saturday afternoon.Mon, 07 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTDry conditions could see increased fire activity in Victoriahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Dry-conditions-could-see-increased-fire-activity-in-Victoria.html
A message from the Emergency Management Commissioner.Thu, 03 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTBentleigh East home destroyed by firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Bentleigh-East-home-destroyed-by-fire.html
Fire investigators will attend the scene of a house fire in Bentleigh East this morning.Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTFire crews attend nitrocellulose leak in Lavertonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-crews-attend-nitrocellulose-leak-in-Laverton.html
MFB crews have attended a hazardous chemical incident in Laverton.Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTLarge fire in Port Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Large-fire-in-Port-Melbourne.html
Morning fire in Port Melbourne leads to evacuationsSun, 30 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB crews on scene at factory fire in Albionhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-crews-on-scene-at-factory-fire-in-Albion.html
MFB crews are in attendance at a factory fire in Ballarat Road Albion.Thu, 27 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTFire at Spotswood motorbike repair factory http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Spotswood-motorbike-repair-factory-.html
Firefighters have hosed down a fire at a motorbike repair factory overnight.Thu, 27 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTNew technology for Melbourne firefighters a world firsthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/New-technology-for-Melbourne-firefighters-a-world-first.html
New Melbourne-made stowage equipment rolled out on MFB fire trucks.Wed, 26 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTShop fire in Reservoirhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Shop-fire-in-Reservoir.html
Several triple zero calls were received for a fire in a single storey shop at 800 Plenty Rd, ReservoirThu, 20 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTTruck fire in Greensboroughhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Truck-fire-in-Greensborough.html
A car carrier has gone up in flames in Greensborough overnight Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTPool Shop Fire Heathmonthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Pool-Shop-Fire-Heathmont.html
MFB and CFA crews worked quickly to bring this suspicious blaze under controlTue, 18 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTCandle fire causes serious damage to Glenroy unithttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Candle-fire-causes-serious-damage-to-Glenroy-unit.html
A candle coming into contact with household combustibles has caused a fire in a unit early this morning.Fri, 14 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT"Towelling inferno" at Richmond Football Clubrooms http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Towelling-inferno-at-Richmond-Football-Clubrooms-.html
Firefighters have prevented any major damage at the Punt Road clubrooms following a towel fire early this morning.Thu, 13 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTNeighbours battle Camberwell house fire with garden hoseshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Neighbours-battle-Camberwell-house-fire-with-garden-hoses.html
A young couple arrived home early today to find smoke issuing from the rear of their home and smoke alarms operating.Wed, 12 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTCampbellfield fire caused by blanket too close to heaterhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Campbellfield-fire-caused-by-blanket-too-close-to-heater.html
A blanket left too close to a heater has caused a house fire in Campbellfield overnight.Tue, 11 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTFire destroys historic rail carriageshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-destroys-historic-rail-carriages.html
Historic rail carriages have been destroyed in a fire at the Newport Rail Workshops early this morning.Sat, 08 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTAerosol cans explode as fire engulfs Mulgrave garagehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Aerosol-cans-explode-as-fire-engulfs-Mulgrave-garage.html
A Mulgrave garage, containing more than 200 aerosol cans, has been destroyed by fire overnight.Sat, 08 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTResidents missing following suspicious Mulgrave house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Residents-missing-following-suspicious-Mulgrave-house-fire.html
Police will investigate a fire at a Mulgrave home overnight.Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTWorking smoke alarm alerts South Melbourne family to house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Working-smoke-alarm-alerts-South-Melbourne-family-to-house-fire.html
A large family home in South Melbourne has been damaged by fire overnight.Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTCause of Lalor house fire unknownhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cause-of-Lalor-house-fire-unknown.html
Two occupants have self-evacuated their bedroom this morning after waking up to a fire in the room.Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTFireys battle blaze at abandoned Footscray factory http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-battle-blaze-at-abandoned-Footscray-factory-.html
Firefighters have battled a fire at an abandoned factory in Footscray.Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTSt Albans house fire 2015http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/St-Albans-house-fire-2015.html
MFB battled a suspicious blaze in a single story St Albans house overnightMon, 03 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTWatsonia cafe damaged in overnight blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Watsonia-cafe-damaged-in-overnight-blaze.html
The kitchen of a a Watsonia cafe has been damaged overnight by fire.Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTFirefighter recognised for work developing Victorian training for Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosives incidentshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighter-recognised-for-work-developing-Victorian-training-for-Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear-and-Explosives-incidents.html
LFF Shane Jenkin has been presented a Chief's Commendation for developing a three-day exercise to upskill agencies to manage serious incidents.Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTHazmat incident at West Melbourne dockhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hazmat-incident-at-West-Melbourne-dock.html
MFB crews helped contain a hazmat spill at Swanston Street Dock on Friday 24 July.Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire in Thomastownhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-in-Thomastown.html
MFB and CFA worked together to combat a fire in Thomastown on Sunday morning.Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTCigarette to blame for Keilor East garage firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cigarette-to-blame-for-Keilor-East-garage-fire.html
Firefighters had to cut through a garage door to battle a fire at a Keilor East home on Saturday night.Sat, 25 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTMother and children flee Sunshine West house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Mother-and-children-flee-Sunshine-West-house-fire.html
Firefighters battled a blaze in Sunshine West on Saturday 25 July.Sat, 25 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTFire at a Laverton North tyre recycling plant http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-a-Laverton-North-tyre-recycling-plant-.html
It took 50 MFB firefighters almost two hours to bring the fire at a tyre recycling plant under control this morningFri, 24 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTBlaze at Botany Bay timber factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Blaze-at-Botany-Bay-timber-factory.html
Workers were evacuated from a timber factory in Sunshine North after a fire overnight.Tue, 21 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTVermont family home destroyed by firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Vermont-family-home-destroyed-by-fire.html
A family home, built in 1874, and it contents were extensively damaged by fire on Saturday.Sat, 18 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTSandringham apartment fire forces evacuation of residentshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sandringham-apartment-fire-forces-evacuation-of-residents.html
A fire in a Sandringham apartment block forced the evacuation 100 residents on Friday night.Fri, 17 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTFire at CSR Plant in Yarravillehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-CSR-Plant-in-Yarraville.html
Fire crews battled a fire at the CSR plant in Yarraville overnight.Fri, 17 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTEighty evacuated as gas leak shuts down Raglan Street in Prestonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Eighty-evacuated-as-gas-leak-shuts-down-Raglan-Street-in-Preston.html
MFB are on scene at a gas leak in Raglan St Preston. Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTThirty new firefighters start at Melbourne stationshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Thirty-new-firefighters-start-at-Melbourne-stations.html
Thirty new MFB firefighters will start work at fire stations across Melbourne this week.Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters rescue teen who fell through rotten wharf at Docklandshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-rescue-teen-who-fell-through-rotten-wharf-at-Docklands.html
MFB firefighters performed a daring water rescue after a man fell through a rotted wharf at Docklands overnight.Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTPreventable house fires cause $5.5 million damage in Junehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Preventable-house-fires-cause-55-million-damage-in-June.html
Victorians caused more than $5 million damage in June from house fires that could have been prevented.Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTMelbourne firefighters dominate at World Police and Fire Games in United Stateshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Melbourne-firefighters-dominate-at-World-Police-and-Fire-Games-in-United-States.html
MFB firefighters have dominated at the World Police and Fire Games in United States bringing home 15 medals!Mon, 13 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTUnited Australian effort to assist with Canadian wildfireshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/United-Australian-effort-to-assist-with-Canadian-wildfires.html
Emergency personnel from across Australia will fly to Vancouver today to assist with the escalating wildfire situation in Canada.Mon, 13 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTCoburg fire forces closure of train linehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Coburg-fire-forces-closure-of-train-line.html
Firefighters have battled a fire at a Coburg home overnight.Mon, 13 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters attend Moorabbin factory firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-attend-Moorabbin-factory-fire.html
Fire crews battled a fire at a Moorabbin factory over the weekend.Sat, 11 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTRecruit firefighters raise money to support premature babies http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Recruit-firefighters-raise-money-to-support-premature-babies-.html
Recruit firefighters have donated $2000 to the Lilyroo Fund, supporting the Royal Women’s Hospital Newborn Intensive and Special Care unit.Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTStaff affected by corrosive chemical spill at Melbourne Airporthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Staff-affected-by-corrosive-chemical-spill-at-Melbourne-Airport.html
Firefighters have worked to contain a chemical spill at a freight storage company in Tullamarine.Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTDog alerts owners to house fire in Caulfield by scratching on bedroom doorhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Dog-alerts-owners-to-house-fire-in-Caulfield-by-scratching-on-bedroom-door.html
Sizlah the dog is being hailed a hero after alerting his owners to a fire overnight.Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarm saves Taylors Lakes familyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarm-saves-Taylors-Lakes-family.html
A working smoke alarm saved a Taylors Lakes family from a house fire overnight.Mon, 06 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters contain chemical spill at Melbourne Airporthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-contain-chemical-spill-at-Melbourne-Airport.html
MFB crews contained a chemical leak at Melbourne Airport overnight.Fri, 03 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTFaulty powerpoint to blame for Bourke Street firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Faulty-powerpoint-to-blame-for-Bourke-Street-fire.html
Fire investigators have determined the cause of a fire on Bourke Street yesterday was an electrical fault.Fri, 03 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters take on police in annual Charity Cuphttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-take-on-police-in-annual-Charity-Cup.html
On the front line, firefighters and police stand side-by-side with a common goal – protecting the community.Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTHumanitarian Overseas Medal presented to MFB search and rescue crewshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Humanitarian-Overseas-Medal-presented-to-MFB-search-and-rescue-crews.html
Members of an MFB taskforce have been presented the Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal for their deployment to the Christchurch earthquake in 2011.Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB and CFA fireys to switch placeshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-and-CFA-fireys-to-switch-places.html
Twelve firefighters from MFB and CFA will switch places for a year as part of a program designed to expand their skills and knowledge.Fri, 26 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarm alerts Mill Park family to house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarm-alerts-Mill-Park-family-to-house-fire.html
Working smoke alarms alerted a Mill Park family to a fire in their home overnight.Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTMattress fire destroys Maidstone homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Mattress-fire-destroys-Maidstone-home.html
A Maidstone home has burnt down after a mattress too close to a heater ignited.Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTAlbion house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Albion-house-fire.html
A male occupant had a lucky escape from his burning home on Saturday morning, thanks to his working smoke alarm.Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB investigating noxious fumeshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-investigating-noxious-fumes.html
MFB is investigating a noxious gas leak at the head office of Acquire Learning in Hawthorn that has seen 400 people evacuated from the buildingMon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTFormer Laverton Park Primary School destroyed in overnight blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Former-Laverton-Park-Primary-School-destroyed-in-overnight-blaze.html
The former Laverton Park Primary School has been destroyed by fire overnight.Thu, 11 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTShop fire in Box Hill Southhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Shop-fire-in-Box-Hill-South.html
MFB quickly increased its response due to the sheer number of calls to the fire on the corner of Canterbury Rd and Middleborough Rd Box Hill SouthTue, 09 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTNeighbours hear explosions from Balwyn North house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Neighbours-hear-explosions-from-Balwyn-North-house-fire.html
Firefighters rushed to a house in Balwyn North this morning after reports of a large house fire.Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTDog rescued from Brighton house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Dog-rescued-from-Brighton-house-fire.html
Earlier this morning firefighters were called for a house fire in Brighton.Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTNeighbour rescues elderly man from Kew unit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Neighbour-rescues-elderly-man-from-Kew-unit-fire.html
Additional trucks were called to assist battle a large house fire in Kew overnight.Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTDeer Park house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Deer-Park-house-fire.html
A fire today caused extensive damage to a house in Welwyn Pde, Deer Park, with a damage bill of approximately $200,000.Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTCigarette factory goes up in smokehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cigarette-factory-goes-up-in-smoke.html
Firefighters have responded to reports of fire at a cigarette factory in Moorabbin.Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTInvestigation into cause of China Bar blaze continueshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Investigation-into-cause-of-China-Bar-blaze-continues.html
A popular city restaurant has been seriously damaged by fire overnight.Tue, 02 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fruit shop fire in Bundoorahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fruit-shop-fire-in-Bundoora.html
A Bundoora fruit shop was damaged by fire overnight.Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTFamily forced from home after Ardeer house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Family-forced-from-home-after-Ardeer-house-fire.html
Thick black smoke billowed from a house fire in Ardeer over the weekend.Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTIvanhoe Scout Hall blaze to be investigatedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ivanhoe-Scout-Hall-blaze-to-be-investigated.html
Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a Scout Hall over the weekend.Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB debuts world-class fire fighting vessel - Fireboat 2http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-debuts-world-class-fire-fighting-vessel---Fireboat-2.html
MFB has today unveiled the newest member of its marine fleet – Fireboat 2 – a world-class, firefighting vessel that will protect Melbourne’s waterways and marinas.Mon, 25 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTOverloaded power board sparks house fire in Clarindahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Overloaded-power-board-sparks-house-fire-in-Clarinda.html
Six people safely evacuated after a house fire in Clarina over the weekend.Mon, 25 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTFireys battle Carlton North house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-battle-Carlton-North-house-fire.html
Fire investigators will investigate the cause of a house fire in Carlton North this morning.Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTSocial media campaign targets mistakes that cause home fireshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Social-media-campaign-targets-mistakes-that-cause-home-fires.html
A social media campaign targeting simple mistakes which cause house fires was launched today by Victoria’s fire services.Wed, 20 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTThomastown factory fire blankets area in thick black smokehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Thomastown-factory-fire-blankets-area-in-thick-black-smoke.html
Firefighters are battling a factory fire in Thomastown. Tue, 19 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious blaze at abandoned home in Northcotehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-blaze-at-abandoned-home-in-Northcote.html
Firefighters are in attendance at a single storey, brick and weatherboard, house fire in Northcote.Tue, 19 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTTrain passengers affected after hazmat scare in Eppinghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Train-passengers-affected-after-hazmat-scare-in-Epping.html
MFB attended an incident involving a number of people on a train affected by an unknown substance.Mon, 18 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTSt Albans pathology centre damaged by overnight blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/St-Albans-pathology-centre-damaged-by-overnight-blaze.html
A roof fire in a St Albans medical centre has caused up to $80,000 damage overnight.Wed, 13 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTCouch fire caused by unattended heater could have been much worsehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Couch-fire-caused-by-unattended-heater-could-have-been-much-worse.html
An unattended heater has caused a couch fire in a Croydon home.Wed, 13 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTAlbion house fire May 2015http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Albion-house-fire-May-2015.html
A man suffered burns to his legs in a cooking accident which ignited the fire in Bruce St, Albion at 10.33am today.Mon, 11 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTKeilor house fire to be investigatedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Keilor-home-.html
Residents in Keilor were warned of thick smoke after a house fire early Saturday morning.Mon, 11 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTCarlton North restaurant damaged in blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Carlton-North-restaurant-damaged-in-blaze.html
The Paragon Cafe on Rathdowne Street was damaged by fire overnight.Mon, 11 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTSpecialist MFB crews secure falling debris from CBD buildinghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Specialist-MFB-crews-secure-falling-debris-from-CBD-building.html
Windy weather caused havoc in the city yesterday with specialist crews called to secure panelling hanging from a CBD building.Sun, 10 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTWorking smoke alarm saves seven people in Kensingtonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Working-smoke-alarm-saves-seven-people-in-Kensington.html
A house fire in Kensington has reinforced the need to have working smoke alarms after seven people managed to escape a blaze.Sat, 09 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTFamily escapes before gas explosion in Sunshine homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Family-escapes-before-gas-explosion-in-Sunshine-home.html
A mother and her two children safely evacuated their home when they heard a large bang and smelled smoke.Fri, 08 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTPuppy and young girl saved from burning Brunswick homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Puppy-and-young-girl-saved-from-burning-Brunswick-home.html
Kitchen fire forces evacuation of Brunswick home.Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTShop fire in Johnston St Collingwoodhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Shop-fire-in-Johnston-St-Collingwood.html
Due to its location in a busy street there were many calls reporting the fire.Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Brunswick Westhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Brunswick-West.html
MFB firefighters attended a fire in a two-storey Californian bungalow house overnight. Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTFactory fire Hoppers Crossinghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Factory-fire-Hoppers-Crossing.html
MFB crews were on scene quickly and called for assistance immediately.Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB honours fallen firefighters on International Firefighters Dayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-honours-fallen-firefighters-on-International-Firefighters-Day.html
MFB pauses to remember firefighters who have died in the line of duty.Mon, 04 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTHampton woman rescued from suspicious unit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hampton-woman-rescued-from-suspicious-unit-fire.html
Firefighters rescued a Hampton woman from her burning home yesterday.Wed, 29 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle Broadmeadows house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-Broadmeadows-house-fire.html
Early this morning MFB firefighters received a call for a house fire just up the road from the Broadmeadows Fire Station.Wed, 29 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB investigation report on the Lacrosse Docklands firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-investigation-report-on-the-Lacrosse-Docklands-fire.html
MFB has found that the cause of the Docklands fire on 25 November 2014 was accidental, due to an unextinguished cigarette on the balcony.Mon, 27 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire Hotham St, Seddonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-Hotham-St-Seddon.html
MFB received a call for a house fire in Seddon at 10.29am on Sunday 26 April 2015. Sun, 26 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTUnit fire Murray Rd, Prestonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Unit-fire-Murray-Rd-Preston.html
MFB firefighters received a call for a fire in a unit in a two-storey block of eight units at 7.36am on Saturday 25 April 2015. Sat, 25 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTRichmond restaurant fire started in kitchenhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Richmond-restaurant-fire-started-in-kitchen.html
A build up of cooking oils and fats caused a fire that tore through a Victoria Street restaurant this morning.Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTFamily of four forced to seek alternate accommodation after house fire in Maidstonehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Family-of-four-forced-to-seek-alternate-accommodation-after-house-fire-in-Maidstone.html
A poorly constructed fireplace is to blame for a fire that severely damaged a Maidstone home this morning.Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTChimney fire a timely reminder as weather cools in Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Chimney-fire-a-timely-reminder-as-weather-cools-in-Melbourne.html
Fire spread through the roof of a Maribyrnong home last night.Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTCause of Niddrie shed fire under investigationhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cause-of-Niddrie-shed-fire-under-investigation.html
Crews battled a shed fire in Niddrie overnight.Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTFire at recycling depothttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-recycling-depot.html
A community warning has been issued for smoke in the area of Dohertys Road, Laverton, due to a large fire in a stack of scrap metal.Fri, 17 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTUnit fire in Cash St, Kingsburyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Unit-fire-in-Cash-St-Kingsbury.html
Smoke alarm saves couple from fire in their unitFri, 10 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTFootscray bar damaged in early morning blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Footscray-bar-damaged-in-early-morning-blaze.html
MFB crews remain on scene following a fire in a bar and restaurant in Footscray early this morning.Wed, 08 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTMore than 50 firefighters are battling a factory fire in North Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/More-than-50-firefighters-are-battling-a-factory-fire-in-North-Melbourne.html
More than 50 firefighters are battling a large factory fire in North Melbourne.Mon, 06 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTFour escape from Ringwood house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Four-escape-from-Ringwood-house-fire.html
A single storey weatherboard house in Ringwood was damaged by fire early this morning.Fri, 03 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTReservoir shed fire threatens neighbouring properties http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Reservoir-shed-fire-threatens-neighbouring-properties-.html
Firefighters battled a fire in a large shed at the rear of a residential property in Reservoir overnight.Fri, 03 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTMan treated for smoke inhalation after Heidelburg house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-treated-for-smoke-inhalation-after-Heidelburg-house-fire.html
A single storey brick veneer house was severely damaged by fire in Brunei Crescent last night.Fri, 03 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTFireys work up a sweat for charityhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-work-up-a-sweat-for-charity.html
CFA and MFB firefighters are working up a sweat to help raise funds for The Royal Children’s Hospital 2015 Good Friday Appeal.Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTWoman receives minor burns after barbecue fire in Ripponleahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Woman-receives-minor-burns-after-barbecue-fire-in-Ripponlea.html
MFB crews were dispatched for a reported barbecue gas cylinder on fire.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTDiesel leak at Reserve Bank on Collins Streethttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Diesel-leak-at-Reserve-Bank-on-Collins-Street.html
Firefighters are working to contain a diesel leak at the Reserve Bank building on Collins Street.Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTFire at the Metropolis Apartments in St Kilda Rdhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-the-Metropolis-Apartments-in-St-Kilda-Rd.html
Sprinkler system prevents fire from taking hold in apartment buildingMon, 30 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB and CFA crews battle shed firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-and-CFA-crews-battle-shed-fire.html
MFB and CFA firefighters battled a shed fire in Coolaroo earlier this morning.Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTFire at Council depothttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Council-depot.html
The MFB was called to a report of a fire in the Moonee Valley Council depot last nightThu, 26 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Prestonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Preston.html
A house in Leicester St Preston was significantly damaged by fire overnightThu, 26 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTHigh fuel loads at house fire in Richmondhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/High-fuel-loads-at-house-fire-in-Richmond.html
A house fire in Richmond this morning produced a large plume of smoke that could be seen for many kilometresWed, 25 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarm saves three from Sunshine West house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarm-saves-three-from-Sunshine-West-house-fire.html
Fire crews have battled a large house fire in Sunshine West this morning.Mon, 23 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTCoburg pizza shop damaged after firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Coburg-pizza-shop-damaged-after-fire.html
Firefighters battled a fire at a Coburg pizza shop overnight.Mon, 23 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters fight to stop spread of Fawkner unit fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-fight-to-stop-spread-of-Fawkner-unit-fire-.html
Firefighters worked to contain a unit fire from spreading to neighbouring properties in Fawkner over the weekend.Sat, 21 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB rescue two people after boat fire in the bayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-rescue-two-people-after-boat-fire-in-the-bay.html
Firefighters rescued two people after a fire on their boat on Saturday afternoon.Sat, 21 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTFire damages Indian restaurant in Prahran http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-damages-Indian-restaurant-in-Prahran-.html
An Indian restaurant in Prahran has been damaged after a fire at the shop this afternoon.Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious house fire in Thornburyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-house-fire-in-Thornbury.html
MFB crews responded to a reported explosion and house fire which had started in the lounge room of a house in Collins St, ThornburyMon, 16 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTExtensive damage to Box Hill restaurant after fat firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Extensive-damage-to-Box-Hill-restaurant-after-fat-fire.html
Fu Long Seafood Restaurant was extensively damaged by fire this morning.Thu, 12 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTBlackburn house destroyed in early morning firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Blackburn-house-destroyed-in-early-morning-fire.html
Firefighters early this morning were confronted with a single storey house in Blackburn fully involved in fire.Fri, 06 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTVictorian summer brings heat, fires, floods and stormshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Victorian-summer-brings-heat-fires-floods-and-storms.html
Victorian emergency management agencies have been kept busy with heat, fires, floods and storms this summer.Thu, 05 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters rescue man pinned by a Bobcat in Prahranhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-rescue-man-pinned-by-a-Bobcat-in-Prahran.html
Firefighters were called to a Prahran worksite this afternoon after a man was injured in a Bobcat accident.Wed, 04 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTEighty firefighters battle Newport rail yard blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Eighty-firefighters-battle-Newport-rail-yard-blaze.html
Eighty firefighters have battled a a coal fire in the Steam Rail area of the Newport rail yards overnight. Wed, 04 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTArdeer factory fire deemed suspicioushttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ardeer-factory-fire-deemed-suspicious.html
More than 50 firefighters have battled a fire at a factory in Ardeer this morning.Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTResidents evacuated following Korean supermarket fire in Melbourne CBDhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Residents-evacuated-following-Korean-supermarket-fire-in-Melbourne-CBD.html
A fire in a ground floor shop in a seven-storey apartment building caused the evacuation of residents early this morning.Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTSunshine North home damaged by overnight blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sunshine-North-home-damaged-by-overnight-blaze.html
The cause of a Sunshine North blaze will be investigated this morning.Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTMan receives burns after apartment firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-receives-burns-after-apartment-fire.html
A 60-year-old man received burns after a fire in his Kensington home on Sunday morning.Sun, 01 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB firefighters attending increasing number of medical callshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-attending-increasing-number-of-medical-calls.html
If you’ve called an ambulance and a fire truck arrives first the MFB has an important message for you: Don’t turn them away.Thu, 26 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTSpecial honour for hero firefighterhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Special-honour-for-hero-firefighter.html
MFB Firefighter Andrew Wood has been awarded a Victoria Police Citizen Commendation for his heroic efforts to save police officers injured in an explosion in Middle Park last year.Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTFireys save cars from damage after bungalow blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-save-cars-from-damage-after-bungalow-blaze.html
Firefighters have prevented a bungalow fire from spreading this morning.Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTFireys rescue baby girl from locked carhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-rescue-baby-girl-from-locked-car.html
A mother has praised the "wonderful" firefighters who rescued her two children from a locked car this morning.Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTEssendon house fire under investigationhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Essendon-house-fire-under-investigation.html
A massive fire, which destroyed a home under construction in Essendon, has been deemed suspicious.Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTPolice investigating building fire in Reservoirhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Police-investigating-building-fire-in-Reservoir.html
Firefighters praised for containing blaze.Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTHotel guests evacuated after Southbank complex floodshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hotel-guests-evacuated-after-Southbank-complex-floods.html
A burst hot water pipe caused flooding on 16 floors and the evacuation of 300 guests from a hotel in Southbank this morning.Fri, 13 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTTruck damages 500m of tram cable causing traffic mayhem in Carltonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Truck-damages-500m-of-tram-cable-causing-traffic-mayhem-in-Carlton.html
Motorists warned to avoid area after truck brings down tram cable.Fri, 13 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTEight escape house fire in Cairnleahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Eight-escape-house-fire-in-Cairnlea.html
Paramedics have treated people affected by a house fire in Cairnlea this afternoon.Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTUPDATE: Clayton lab explosionhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/UPDATE-Clayton-lab-explosion.html
A fire at a Clayton laboratory is now under controlThu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTLab explosion forces evacuation of 150 people in Claytonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lab-explosion-forces-evacuation-of-150-people-in-Clayton.html
Almost 150 people have been evacuated after an explosion at a laboratory in Clayton this afternoon.Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTMr Grey warns: be safe with candles this Valentine’s Dayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Mr-Grey-warns-be-safe-with-candles-this-Valentines-Day.html
This Valentine’s Day don’t spoil the mood, use candles with care.Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTElectrical fault sparks Keilor Downs firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Electrical-fault-sparks-Keilor-Downs-fire.html
A family of five has been relocated after a fire in their Keilor Downs home overnight.Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTUPDATE: Cause of Hampton unit fire revealedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/UPDATE-Cause-of-Hampton-unit-fire-revealed.html
Fire investigators have determined the cause of a fire, which damaged several units and shops in Hampton yesterday.Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTHampton apartment complex and restaurant damaged after top floor blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hampton-apartment-complex-and-restaurant-damaged-after-top-floor-blaze.html
Dozens of firefighters have battled an apartment fire in Hampton this afternoon.Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTInvestigation into deliberately lit grassfire in Sunshine Northhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Investigation-into-deliberately-lit-grassfire-in-Sunshine-North.html
Police are investigating a deliberately lit grassfire in Sunshine North.Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTResidents evacuated from Williamstown boarding house after firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Residents-evacuated-from-Williamstown-boarding-house-after-fire.html
A fire forced the evacuation of residents from a Williamstown boarding house.Sun, 08 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at Meadow Heights homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-Meadow-Heights-home.html
A home in Meadow Heights was damaged by fire overnight.Sat, 07 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTSouth Yarra restaurant damaged in firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/South-Yarra-restaurant-damaged-in-fire.html
Diners evacuated a popular restaurant on Toorak Road after a fire broke out in the kitchen overnight.Fri, 06 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTMan injured in tractor explosion in Altona Northhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-injured-in-tractor-explosion-in-Altona-North.html
A tractor fire sparked a grass fire in Altona North this afternoon.Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTSunshine North bungalow destroyed in blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sunshine-North-bungalow-destroyed-in-blaze.html
MFB firefighters were called to Sunshine North this morning for a fire in a bungalow at the rear of a house.Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTFire investigations underway into Prahran factory blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-investigations-underway-into-Prahran-factory-blaze.html
Fifty employees evacuated from a factory fire in Prahran yesterday afternoon.Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTHouse Fire, Victory Bvd, Ashburtonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-Fire-Victory-Bvd-Ashburton.html
Female occupant treated for smoke inhalation in house fire in AshburtonSun, 01 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTGarage fire Jack St, Mt Waverleyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Garage-fire-Jack-St-Mt-Waverley.html
MFB received several calls at 12am on Saturday 31 January for a garage fire in Glen WaverleySat, 31 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTUnit fire Little Grey St, St Kildahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Unit-fire-Little-Grey-St-St-Kilda.html
MFB received several calls for a fire in a block of units Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTBoat fire in Pascoe Vale Southhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Boat-fire-in-Pascoe-Vale-South.html
MFB received several calls for a boat on fire in the rear yard of a property.Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTFlames shoot through roof at Reservoir house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Flames-shoot-through-roof-at-Reservoir-house-fire.html
Firefighters have battled a house fire in Reservoir this afternoon.Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters attending chemical spill at Melbourne Airporthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-attending-chemical-spill-at-Melbourne-Airport.html
MFB crews are attending a small chemical spill at a transportation yard in Link Rd, Melbourne Airport.Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTBlack smoke billows from Coburg North house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Black-smoke-billows-from-Coburg-North-house-fire.html
MFB firefighters responded to a call for a house fire in Coburg North this afternoon.Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTBedroom scorched after mattress fire McKinnonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Bedroom-scorched-after-mattress-fire-McKinnon.html
Crews have battled a house fire in McKinnon this afternoon.Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB Commander receives Australia Day honours http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Commander-receives-Australia-Day-honours-.html
MFB Commander Graeme Gant has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal as part of the Australia Day honours.Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTBrunswick cafe Beirut Nights damaged in overnight blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Brunswick-cafe-Beirut-Nights-damaged-in-overnight-blaze.html
Firefighters have protected neighbouring shops after fire broke out at a popular Sydney Road cafe.Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters save yacht after small fire in engine roomhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-save-yacht-after-small-fire-in-engine-room.html
Fire crews contained a small electrical fire to the engine room of a large yacht in the Docklands overnight.Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at Preston bike shop to be investigatedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-Preston-bike-shop-to-be-invesigated.html
A Preston bike shop has been damaged in a suspicious fire early this morning.Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTMore than 50 firefighters battle Broadmeadows factory firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/More-than-50-firefighters-battle-Broadmeadows-factory-fire.html
More than 50 firefighters battled a factory fire in Broadmeadows last night.Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTHazmat firefighters working to contain West Melbourne chemical spillhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hazmat-firefighters-working-to-contain-West-Melbourne-chemical-spill.html
MFB crews are working to contain a hazardous chemical spill in West Melbourne.Wed, 21 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle Campbellfield factory firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-Campbellfield-factory-fire.html
A Cambellfield factory has been seriously damaged by fire overnight.Mon, 19 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTMFB attend Greensborough house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attend-Greensborough-house-fire.html
Fire severely damaged single-storey houseSun, 18 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious Bundoora factory fire to be investigatedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-Bundoora-factory-fire-to-be-investigated.html
A suspicious factory fire in Bundoora will be investigated by police.Mon, 12 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTUpdate: St Kilda sky diving incidenthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-rescue-14-sky-divers-brought-down-by-storm-in-St-Kilda.html
Strong winds bring down sky divers in St KildaWed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTVictorians connecting during emergencies like never beforehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Victorians-connecting-during-emergencies-like-never-before.html
A message from the State Control CentreWed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTGarage fire threathens adjoining houseshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Garage-fire-threathens-adjoining-houses.html
On arrival firefighters were confronted with a large garage fire with houses in close proximity on both sides. Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarm alerts family in Lalorhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarm-alerts-family-in-Lalor.html
A family of five were forced to leave their home due to a fire last night.Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarm to the rescuehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarm-to-the-rescue.html
Working smoke alarms save lives, as proven by a fire this morning.Tue, 30 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTBBQ fires lead to safety reminderhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/BBQ-fires-lead-to-safety-reminder.html
MFB is warning people to be safe with their festive BBQs after a spate of fires including one where two people were taken to hospital.Thu, 25 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTLucky rescue for baby cockatoo from St Kilda palm treehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lucky-rescue-for-baby-cockatoo-from-St-Kilda-palm-tree.html
A lucky rescue for a cockatoo in St Kilda tonight.Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTMajor flooding at East Melbourne hospitalhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Major-flooding-at-East-Melbourne-hospital.html
Three floors of an East Melbourne hospital have been flooded after a burst pipe this afternoon.Sun, 21 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTRecycling plant fire produces large amount of smokehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Recycling-plant-fire-produces-large-amount-of-smoke.html
Today the MFB attended a large fire at a recycling plantFri, 19 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTMFB firefighters revive cat in house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-revive-cat-in-house-fire.html
On returning home in the afternoon, a lady owner opened her front door to find the house smoke-loggedFri, 19 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTBurst water main causes Port Melbourne road collapsehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Burst-water-main-causes-Port-Melbourne-road-collapse.html
MFB appliances were despatched to assist with a broken water main in a Port Melbourne street early this morning.Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTFifty residents evacuated after North Melbourne apartment firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fifty-residents-evacuated-after-North-Melbourne-apartment-fire.html
Fifty people were evacuated from a fire in a North Melbourne apartment complex overnight.Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTFire at Church Street chemisthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Church-Street-chemist.html
Firefighters rushed to Brighton's busy shopping strip after a fire at a Church Street chemist on Saturday night.Mon, 15 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTFireys rescue man from steep embankmenthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-rescue-man-from-steep-embankment.html
High angle rescue operators performed a delicate rescue of a man in Doncaster East late Friday night.Mon, 15 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTGraduation day for MFB and CFA recruit firefightershttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Graduation-day-for-MFB-and-CFA-recruit-firefighters.html
Twenty-four career firefighters will graduate today from Victoria’s first ever joint agency recruit firefighter course. Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTThird St Kilda restaurant damaged by firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Third-St-Kilda-restaurant-damaged-by-fire.html
Police will investigate a suspicious fire at Republica early this morning.Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTExtensive damage after Bulleen house fire overnighthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Extensive-damage-after-Bulleen-house-fire-overnight.html
Firefighters will investigate the cause of a serious house fire in Bulleen yesterday afternoon.Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTCelebrate the silly season safely http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Celebrate-the-silly-season-safely-.html
The festive season is well and truly here and Victoria’s fire services want to make sure you celebrate without any sparks!Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTPolice to investigate suspicious Brunswick blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Police-to-investigate-suspicious-Brunswick-blaze.html
Fire crews battled a suspicious blaze in Florence Street Brunswick early yesterday morning.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire in Braybrookhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-in-Braybrook.html
Police are investigating a suspicious blaze in Braybrook overnight.Fri, 05 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTAltona Refinery leakhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Altona-Refinery-leak.html
MFB firefighters are still on scene at the Altona Refinery following a leak early this morning.Fri, 05 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTAggressive attack as fire damages Glen Waverley homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Aggressive-attack-as-fire-damages-Glen-Waverley-home.html
A home in Glen Waverley has been extensively damaged by fire overnight.Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters clear Yarra River oil slickhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-clear-Yarra-River-oil-slick.html
Firefighters helped clear a mystery oil slick from the Yarra River yesterday.Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters rescue boy from drainhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-rescue-boy-from-drain.html
A curious boy became stuck in a drain cover requiring a swift rescue by firefighters over the weekend.Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTGas leak forces evacuation of Burwood East residentshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gas-leak-forces-evacuation-of-Burwood-East-residents.html
Residents in a 200m radius of a worksite have been evacuated after a gas leak this afternoon.Thu, 27 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTSpecial recognition awards for MFB staffhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Special-recognition-awards-for-MFB-staff.html
Congratulations to all Special Recognition Award recipients presented on Sunday!Thu, 27 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTUPDATE: Docklands apartment fire caused $5 million damagehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/UPDATE-Docklands-apartment-fire-caused-5-million-damage.html
The damage to the apartment block from this morning’s fire is substantial with the repair bill now revised to $5 million.Tue, 25 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTHundreds evacuated after Docklands apartment firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hundreds-evacuated-after-Docklands-apartment-fire.html
More than 70 firefighters battled a fire at a Docklands apartment complex this morning.Tue, 25 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTElectrical fault to blame for Port Melbourne chiropractor centre firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Electrical-fault-to-blame-for-Port-Melbourne-chiropractor-centre-fire.html
The fire involved a single-storey solid brick house that had been renovated for use as a chiropractic massage business.Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTMan thanks fireys for saving him after falling off Brighton Pierhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-thanks-fireys-for-saving-him-after-falling-off-Brighton-Pier.html
Fireys have been thanked for rescuing a man from Middle Brighton Pier.Fri, 21 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTThree evacuated from Malvern East firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Three-evacuated-from-Malvern-East-fire.html
A double storey weather board house in Malvern East was extensively damaged by fire last night. Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTRosanna family evacuated after house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Rosanna-family-evacuated-after-house-fire.html
A Rosanna family has been evcuated from their home after a fire this morning.Fri, 14 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTCarlton fireys perform delicate rescue of cat trapped in car engine http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Carlton-fireys-perform-delicate-rescue-of-cat-trapped-in-car-engine-.html
A feisty feline was saved from near death thanks to Carlton firefighters yesterday.Mon, 10 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTVintage car collection destroyed in blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Vintage-car-collection-destroyed-in-blaze.html
A fire sparked by welding equipment has destroyed a collection of vintage cars in Sunshine.Sun, 09 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTMFB finalists in annual Fire Awareness Awards http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-finalists-in-annual-Fire-Awareness-Awards-.html
Three MFB projects have been named as finalists in the annual Fire Awareness Awards, announced yesterday.Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTThree-storey South Yarra home damaged in blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Three-storey-South-Yarra-home-damaged-in-blaze.html
A three-storey home in South Yarra has been significantly damaged by fire overnight.Wed, 05 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTYarraville house destroyed in deliberately lit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Yarraville-house-destroyed-in-deliberately-lit-fire.html
A single-storey weatherboard house in Yarraville was virtually destroyed on Monday night after deliberately being set alight.Wed, 05 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTMan rescues dog from house fire in West Footscray http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-rescues-dog-from-house-fire-in-West-Footscray-.html
The value of having a working smoke alarm has again proven itself when a couple in their 20s were saved from a fire in their West Footscray home.Mon, 03 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTPrahran home destroyed following lightning strikehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Prahran-home-destroyed-following-lightning-strike.html
Firefighters believe a lightning strike has sparked a fire destroying a Prahran home.Mon, 27 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTVacant house destroyed in early morning firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Vacant-house-destroyed-in-early-morning-fire.html
A property in Vermont has been destroyed in a suspicious fire.Sun, 26 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTCandle fire causes $150,000 damage in Preston blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Candle-fire-causes-150000-damage-in-Preston-blaze.html
An early morning blaze has caused significant damage to two homes in Preston.Fri, 24 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTHero firefighters honoured for saving family from burning homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hero-firefighters-honoured-for-saving-family-from-burning-home.html
Four MFB firefighters have been formally acknowledged for their heroism, saving a Melbourne family from their burning home.Tue, 21 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTMan receives facial burns in Brunswick East house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-receives-facial-burns-in-Brunswick-East-house-fire.html
A man has received facial burns after a Brunswick East house fire this morning.Tue, 21 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTPolice investigating suspicious fire at St Jude's Anglican Churchhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Police-investigating-suspicious-fire-at-St-Judes-Anglican-Church.html
A Carlton church has been severely damaged by fire.Mon, 20 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTMan lucky to escape hot chip fire after falling asleephttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-lucky-to-escape-hot-chip-fire-after-falling-asleep.html
A man was lucky to escape without serious injury after he fell asleep while cooking hot chips.Mon, 20 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTShisha bar up in smokehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Shisha-bar-up-in-smoke.html
A shisha bar cafe was extensively damaged by fire early this morning.Fri, 17 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious factory fire in North Fitzroyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-factory-fire-in-North-Fitzroy.html
More than thirty firefighters battled a blaze at a North Fitzroy factory overnight.Thu, 16 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTPrahran timber and furniture warehouse damaged in blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Prahran-timber-and-furniture-warehouse-damaged-in-blaze.html
A timber and furniture factory in Prahran has been damaged in an early morning blaze.Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious St Albans blaze under investigationhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-St-Albans-blaze-under-investigation.html
Firfighters battled a suspicious fire at St Albans on Monday afternoon.Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTElectrical fire damages two Caulfield South homeshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Electrical-fire-damages-two-Caulfield-South-homes.html
A family of four and their neighbour were evacuated after fire tore through their joined ceilings on Sunday afternoon.Sun, 12 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTFire causes $40,000 damage to Essendon unithttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-causes-40000-damage-to-Essendon-unit.html
Firefighters were called to a unit fire in Grice Crescent Essendon at 10.30pm last night after a smoke alarm operated in a neighbour’s flat.Fri, 10 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTAdditional aircraft to strengthen firefighting response this fire seasonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Additional-aircraft-to-strengthen-firefighting-response-this-fire-season.html
Four additional firefighting aircraft brings state’s airfleet to 46 this fire seasonThu, 09 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTGlen Waverley Fire Station open dayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Glen-Waverley-Fire-Station-open-day.html
A fun day out for the whole family.Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTPolice to investigate suspicious Brunswick shed fireshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Police-to-investigate-suspicious-Brunswick-shed-fires.html
Police are investigating the cause of a suspicious fire in Brunswick.Mon, 06 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTDiscarded cigarette to blame for Spotlight warehouse blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Discarded-cigarette-to-blame-for-Spotlight-warehouse-blaze.html
A discarded cigarette is to blame for a massive fire at the Spotlight storage warehouse in Laverton North yesterday.Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTSprinkler system reduces damage at Tottenham factory firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sprinker-system-reduces-damage-at-Tottenham-factory-fire.html
An automatic sprinkler system saved the majority of buildings and stock at a Tottenham facility on Sunday morning.Mon, 29 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTGas leak at Chadstone Shopping Centrehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gas-leak-at-Chadstone-Shopping-Centre.html
MFB crews are currently at a gas leak at a shopping centre in Chadstone.Fri, 26 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTThomastown home destroyed in suspicious blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Thomastown-home-destroyed-in-suspicious-blaze.html
A Thomastown home has been destroyed by an early morning fire.Wed, 24 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTDon’t let a dodgy BBQ ruin your Grand Final weekendhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Dont-let-a-dodgy-BBQ-ruin-your-Grand-Final-weekend.html
As AFL rivals the Hawks and Swans prepare to battle it out at the ‘G this weekend, make sure you are prepared to celebrate safely in your backyard.Tue, 23 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious Doncaster fire under investigationhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-Doncaster-fire-under-investigation.html
Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a Doncaster home on Friday night. Mon, 22 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTCareful Melburnians Reduce Home Fires by 11%http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Careful-Melburnians-Reduce-Home-Fires-by-11.html
Melburnians are being more fire-savvy with an 11 per cent drop in the number of preventable house fires this winter compared to last year.Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTPolice to investigate suspicious house fire in St Kilda East http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Police-to-investigate-suspicious-house-fire-in-St-Kilda-East-.html
Multiple calls were received for smell of gas and fire to two addresses in the vicinity of Lynedoch Avenue, St Kilda East.Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTFire destroys vacant house in Lavertonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-destroys-vacant-house-in-Laverton.html
A vacant house has been extensively damaged during a fire in Laverton last night.Wed, 17 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTFire at Thornbury warehousehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Thornbury-warehouse.html
MFB firefighters have attended a fire at a warehouse in Thornbury last night.Wed, 17 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters heroic rescue of woman from her smoke-filled unithttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-heroic-rescue-of-woman-from-her-smoke-filled-unit.html
Firefighters had to break down the front door to rescue a woman trapped in her bedroom after a small fire in her kitchen filled her unit with smoke.Tue, 16 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTGarage burnt out but house saved in Bentleigh East firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Garage-burnt-out-but-house-saved-in-Bentleigh-East-fire.html
Firefighters have saved a Bentleigh East home after an adjoining garage was damaged by fire.Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTPort Melbourne gym destroyed in suspicious blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Port-Melbourne-gym-destroyed-in-suspicious-blaze.html
A Port Melbourne Gym was destroyed in a suspicious fire in the early hours of Sunday morning. Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTGas leak forces evacuation of Port Melbourne residentshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gas-leak-forces-evacuation-of-Port-Melbourne-residents.html
MFB Firefighters were called to a serious underground gas leak coming in Graham Street Port Melbourne on Friday evening.Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTChild playing with matches sets fire to family homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Child-playing-with-matches-sets-fire-to-family-home.html
A child playing with matches in his bedroom is believed to have started a fire that caused up to $200,000 damage to the family home.Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTPet dogs rescued from Kingsville house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Pet-dogs-rescued-from-Kingsville-house-fire.html
Firefighters rescued two dogs from a house fire in Kingsville on Saturday morning.Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters rescue tradie hanging from Kensington balconyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-rescue-tradie-hanging-from-Kensington-balcony.html
A workman performing maintenance became trapped from a third floor balcony in Kensington this afternoon.Thu, 04 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTMFB truck involved in traffic incident near Sheppartonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-truck-involved-in-traffic-incident-near-Shepparton.html
MFB can confirm an appliance was involved in a traffic incident near Kialla around 2pm this afternoon.Wed, 03 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTSafe Mistake Zone on tour - next stop Ballarat! http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Safe-Mistake-Zone-on-tour-next-stop-Ballarat-.html
CFA will be hosting a pop-up Safe Mistake Zone event in Ballarat’s Bridge Mall tomorrow to promote home fire safety.Wed, 03 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTPlumber receives serious facial burns in West Sunshine explosionhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Plumber-receives-serious-facial-burns-in-West-Sunshine-explosion.html
A plumber has sustained serious facial burns this afternoon while working on a gas hot water service.Tue, 02 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTSt Albans home damaged by firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/St-Albans-home-damaged-by-fire.html
Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a St Albans fire overnight.Tue, 02 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTFire causes $250,000 damage to Northcote unithttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-causes-250000-damage-to-Northcote-unit.html
Faulty extension lead to blame for Northcote blaze.Thu, 28 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTElderly couple evacuated from Richmond house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Elderly-couple-evacuated-from-Richmond-house-fire.html
An elderly couple were rescued from their burning home in Richmond on Wednesday afternoon.Thu, 28 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTBreaking glass alerts Glenroy residents to firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Breaking-glass-alerts-Glenroy-residents-to-fire.html
The sound of breaking glass alerted residents of a Glenroy home to a fire overnight.Tue, 26 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTMillion dollar damage bill for Donovan's restaurant firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Million-dollar-damage-bill-for-Donovans-restaurant-fire.html
An iconic St Kilda resturant has been affected by fire overnight.Mon, 25 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTPolice to investigate suspicious St Albans firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Police-to-investigate-suspicious-St-Albans-fire.html
A St Albans home was partially destroyed by suspicious fire on Friday night.Fri, 22 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTNew Craigieburn training facility wins Project of the Yearhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/New-Craigieburn-training-facility-wins-Project-of-the-Year.html
The Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre at Craigieburn has won Project of the Year at the Victorian Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) Project Management Achievement Awards overnight.Fri, 22 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTBentleigh woman hospitalised after house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Bentleigh-woman-hospitalised-after-house-fire.html
An elderly Bentleigh woman required hospital treatment following a house fire early this morning.Fri, 22 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTChina Town restaurant destroyed in overnight blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/China-Town-restaurant-destroyed-in-overnight-blaze.html
A China Town restaurant was significantly damaged by fire early this morning.Fri, 22 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTMalvern East fire sparks explosion fearshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Malvern-East-fire-sparks-explosion-fears.html
Neighbours were evacuated during a protracted gas incident overnight.Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTPizza manufacturers damaged in early morning firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Pizza-manufacturers-damaged-in-early-morning-fire.html
Fire crews have battled a fire at a Mulgrave pizza manufacturers.Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTMeadow Heights blaze under investigationhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Meadow-Heights-blaze-under-investigation.html
Police and fire investigators will investigate the cause of a Meadow Heights house fire overnight.Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTBrass factory workers burned in overnight blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Brass-factory-workers-burned-in-overnight-blaze.html
Workers were evacuated from a Highett factory overnight after a fire.Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarm saves couple at Taylors Lakes firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarm-saves-couple-at-Taylors-Lakes-fire.html
A smoke alarm is likely to have saved the lives of an elderly couple and their pets during a fire at their Taylors Lakes property this morning.Wed, 20 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTStaff evacuated from Australia Post facilityhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Staff-evacuated-from-Australia-Post-facility.html
Staff were evacuated from the Australia Post Facility overnight due to a potential hazmat scare.Wed, 20 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTDrop in preventable house fires in Victoria http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Drop-in-preventable-house-fires-in-Victoria-.html
More Victorians are heeding fire safety messages with an 18 per cent drop in the number of preventable house fires compared to the same time last year.Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTCFA/MFB Recruit Firefighter Coursehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/CFAMFB-Recruit-Firefighter-Course.html
Twenty-four new career firefighters have embarked on the first ever CFA/MFB recruit course.Mon, 18 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTCar ploughs into Sunshine North homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Car-ploughs-into-Sunshine-North-home.html
Three youths have escaped uninjured after their car ploughed into a Sunshine North home.Mon, 18 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTAltona North unit destroyed in suspicious firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Altona-North-unit-destroyed-in-suspicious-fire.html
Police are investigating a suspicious fire in Altona North early this morning.Fri, 15 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTElderly couple hospitalised after Beaumaris house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Elderly-couple-hospitalised-after-Beaumaris-house-fire.html
An elderly couple has been hospitalised after a fire in the Beaumaris home.Mon, 11 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTFire in Glenroy apartment block under investigationhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-in-Glenroy-apartment-block-under-investigation.html
A Glenroy apartment complex was evacuated on Saturday after a fire stated in one of the units.Mon, 11 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTMFB firefighters sent to battle fires in Canadahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-sent-to-battle-fires-in-Canada.html
More than 50 highly skilled Victorian firefighters and fire agency experts will travel to British Columbia to help combat fires.Fri, 08 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTFamily lucky to escape injured after Preston blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Family-lucky-to-escape-injured-after-Preston-blaze.html
A family of six were fortunate to escape a house fire in Preston.Sun, 03 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTElderly man hospitalised after suspicious blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Elderly-man-hospitalised-after-suspicious-blaze.html
Police are investigating a suspicious fire which left an elderly man in hospital.Sat, 02 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTWoman hospitalised after falling on heater in St Kildahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Woman-hospitalised-after-falling-on-heater-in-St-Kilda.html
A St Kilda East woman was taken to hospital last night after she fell on her heater.Tue, 29 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMTCaulfield unit block damaged in firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Caulfield-unit-block-damaged-in-fire.html
Four units in a block of 20 flats were damaged by fire early this morning, while other units were damaged by smoke and water. Fri, 25 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMTVictorians urged to make safe mistakes in a new home fire safety campaignhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Victorians-urged-to-make-safe-mistakes-in-a-new-home-fire-safety-campaign.html
New Campaign tells of how small mistakes at home can cause firesWed, 23 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMTFaulty fridge to blame for Meadow Heights blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Faulty-fridge-to-blame-for-Meadow-Heights-blaze.html
A fridge fire has severely damaged a Meadow Heights home over the weekend.Mon, 21 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMTTradies rescue elderly woman from Bentleigh house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Tradies-rescue-elderly-woman-from-Bentleigh-house-fire.html
An elderly lady, in her late 80s, has been assisted from her burning Bentleigh home this morning by two concrete tradesmen working at the front of her property.Wed, 16 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters save valuable antiques in Toorak house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-save-valuable-antiques-in-Toorak-house-fire.html
Valuable antiques were rescued in a Toorak house blaze this afternoon.Mon, 14 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMTFire destroys Balwyn homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-destroys-Balwyn-home.html
Victoria Police are investigating a house fire in Balwyn.Sat, 12 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMTEmergency services volunteers to start training at VEMTC from Julyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Emergency-services-volunteers-to-start-training-at-VEMTC-from-July.html
Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Bushfire Response Kim Wells today announced that the first group of volunteer emergency services personnel will begin training at the new Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) in July.Wed, 09 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at former Il Globo office http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-former-Il-Globo-office-.html
Smoke from a building fire blanketed the inner northern suburbs yesterday.Mon, 07 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT2014 Fire Awareness Awards now openhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/2014-Fire-Awareness-Awards-now-open.html
Every year Victorians face the challenge of living with fire, whether it is the threat of bushfire, a house fire or dealing with the effects fire can have on a business or industry.Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMTWorld class emergency training centre fires up for official open dayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/World-class-emergency-training-centre-fires-up-for-official-open-day.html
Victorian firefighters and emergency services workers will now have access to highly-specialised fire and emergency training facilities at a world-class $109 million centre in Craigieburn.Sun, 29 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMTCouple escape early morning blaze in Hawthorn Easthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Couple-escape-early-morning-blaze-in-Hawthorn-East.html
A Hawthorn East home has been damaged by fire overnightSat, 28 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMTOver 50 firefighters battle early morning Coburg house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Over-50-firefighters-battle-early-morning-Coburg-house-fire.html
Firefighters have fought to control a house fire at a Coburg home.Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMTCrews battle suspicious house fire in Reservoirhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-battle-suspicious-house-fire-in-Reservoir.html
Police will investigate a suspicious house fire in Reservoir early this morning.Thu, 26 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMTCommunity offered sneak peek inside $109m emergency training ground http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Community-offered-sneak-peek-inside-109m-emergency-training-ground-.html
The local Craigieburn community is being invited to take a rare glimpse into the new Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre when it opens to the public for three hours on Sunday, June 29.Fri, 20 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMTReception centre destroyed in early morning blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Reception-centre-destroyed-in-early-morning-blaze.html
The MFB were called to a fire at a reception centre in Green Street, Thomastown just after 1am this morning. Fri, 13 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMTNeighbouring properties threatened by suspicious firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Neighbouring-properties-threatened-by-suspicious-fire.html
A single storey Braybrook house was severely damaged by fire early this morning. Tue, 03 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMTVacant house damaged in Footscray firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Vacant-house-damaged-in-Footscray-fire.html
A single storey weatherboard house was severely damaged by fire last night. Tue, 03 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMTMFB on scene at Yarraville Dock hazmathttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-on-scene-at-Yarraville-Dock-hazmat.html
MFB is working to contain a hydrochloric acid leak (HCL) on the Captaine Tasman currently berthed in Melbourne.Sat, 31 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTPeter Rau appointed Chief Officerhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Peter-Rau-appointed-Chief-Officer.html
Today, the Board of the Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board (MFB) announced the appointment of Mr Peter Rau to the position of Chief Officer. Fri, 30 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire destroys Reservoir unithttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-destroys-Reservoir-unit.html
Two homes have been damaged after a suspicious fire in Reservoir overnight.Wed, 28 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTFire damages Box Hill Hospital Renal Unithttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-damages-Box-Hill-Hospital-Renal-Unit.html
Fire crews have extinguished a blaze at the Box Hill Hospital Renal Unit.Tue, 27 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTVacant Albion house destroyed by suspicious firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Vacant-Albion-house-destroyed-by-suspicious-fire.html
An Albion home was so badly damaged it will have to be demolished after an early morning blaze.Tue, 27 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTBlaze destroys vacant Balwyn househttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Blaze-destroys-vacant-Balwyn-house.html
Fire crews have battled a suspicious blaze which destroyed a Balwyn home.Sat, 24 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters rescue elderly woman from burning home in Clifton Hillhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-rescue-elderly-woman-from-burning-home-in-Clifton-Hill.html
Firefighters have rescued an elderly woman from her burning home overnight.Fri, 23 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTMarine capability to be tested in Docklands emergency exercisehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Marine-capability-to-be-tested-in-Docklands-emergency-exercise.html
Fifty firefighters will take part in a multi-agency exercise at Docklands tomorrow to test the city’s response to an emergency in Docklands.Wed, 21 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire in South Yarrahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-in-South-Yarra.html
Fire crews battled a suspicious blaze in South Yarra yesterday afternoon.Mon, 19 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters in dramatic high rise rescue http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-in-dramatic-high-rise-rescue-.html
Firefighters have rescued a man trapped in a gantry 28 storeys high for over six hours.Fri, 16 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTCouple flee Ringwood house fire thanks to working smoke alarmhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Couple-flee-Ringwood-house-fire-thanks-to-working-smoke-alarm.html
A working smoke alarm alerted a couple to a fire in the roof space of their home this morning.Tue, 13 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTFire crews battle extreme clutter in Port Melbourne unit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-crews-battle-extreme-clutter-in-Port-Melbourne-unit-fire.html
Extreme clutter made it difficult for fire crews confronted with a blaze in a Port Melbourne apartment this afternoon.Mon, 12 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTTV fire forces 30 residents to evacuate St Kilda apartment complexhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/TV-fires-forces-30-residents-to-evacuate-St-Kilda-apartment-complex.html
Thirty residents were evacuated and six treated for smoke inhalation after a unit fire early this morning.Mon, 12 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarm alerts elderly couple to Doncaster house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarm-alerts-elderly-couple-to-Doncaster-house-fire.html
A couple in their Late 70s escaped safely from a fire in their home on Saturday when they were woken by a working smoke alarm.Mon, 12 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTMum and baby escape Cheltenham unit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Mum-and-baby-escape-Cheltenham-unit-fire.html
A mother and her six month old infant fleed a burning unit in Cheltenham this afternoon.Fri, 09 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTEssendon coach evacuated following suspicious fire in Port Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Essendon-coach-evacuated-following-suspicious-fire-in-Port-Melbourne.html
Firefighters have attended a suspicious fire at a mechanic workshop in Port Melbourne overnight.Thu, 08 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTFaulty remote controlled car battery sparks $200,000 house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Faulty-remote-controlled-car-battery-sparks-200000-house-fire.html
A faulty remote control car battery on charge has been blamed for a house fire in Meadow Heights, causing more than $200,000 damage.Thu, 08 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTFire investigators to investigate cause of Meadow Heights house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-investigators-to-investigate-cause-of-Meadow-Heights-house-fire.html
A couple was lucky to escape a fire in their Meadow Heights home overnight.Thu, 08 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTClothes hanging on sprinkler system causes flooding of CBD apartmentshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Clothes-hanging-on-sprinkler-system-causes-flooding-of-CBD-apartments.html
Almost 150 residents had to be evacuated after a damaged sprinkler system activated overnight.Thu, 08 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTMum and daughter escape Sunshine house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Mum-and-daughter-escape-Sunshine-house-fire.html
A mother and daughter have made a fast escape from burning Sunshine home overnight.Thu, 08 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTFire rips through Balwyn North homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-rips-through-Balwyn-North-home.html
Fire has torn through a Balwyn North home overnight.Wed, 07 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTFamily escapes injury after car crashes into homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Family-escapes-injury-after-car-crashes-into-home.html
A family was lucky to escape uninjured after a P-plater crashed his car into their Mill Park home overnight. Wed, 07 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTSon saves elderly mother from Altona Meadows house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Son-saves-elderly-mother-from-Altona-Meadows-house-fire.html
A man has saved his elderly mother from their burning home in Altona Meadows this morning.Mon, 05 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTMFB fire truck involved in accident with pedestrianhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-fire-truck-involved-in-accident-with-pedestrian.html
Shortly after 10am today, a MFB fire truck was involved in an accident at the corner of Nicholson Street and Moreland Road, Coburg, injuring a 70-year-old pedestrian.Thu, 01 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT80 Docklands residents evacuated following gas leakhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/80-Docklands-residents-evacuated-following-gas-leak.html
A high rise residential building was evacuated last night due to a strong smell of gas.Thu, 01 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTTwo escape fire in fast food shop on Sydney Road http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Two-escape-fire-in-fast-food-shop-on-Sydney-Road-.html
The fire involved a two storey chicken and seafood shop with a residence above.Wed, 30 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle blaze at disused Ringwood factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-blaze-at-disused-Ringwood-factory.html
Heavy smoke made it difficult for firefighters to extinguish a factory fire in Ringwood early this morning.Mon, 28 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTStatement of Expectations for a Workforce Management Framework for the Fire Serviceshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Statement-of-Expectations-for-a-Workforce-Management-Framework-for-the-Fire-Services.html
Letter from Minister for Police and Emergency Services Minister for Bushfire ResponseThu, 24 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTMordialloc blanketed in black smoke by factory blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Mordialloc-blanketed-in-black-smoke-by-factory-blaze.html
Thirty factory workers were evacuated after a large factory blaze in Mordialloc this morning.Thu, 24 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTMFB raise more than $60,000 for Good Friday Appealhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-raise-more-than-60000-for-Good-Friday-Appeal.html
MFB firefighters, corporate staff, family members and supporters have joined forces to raise thousands of dollars for the Good Friday Appeal.Tue, 22 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTChildren evacuated from school holiday program after Caulfield North gas leakhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Children-evacuated-from-school-holiday-program-after-Caulfield-North-gas-leak.html
Children were sent home early from a school holiday program at Caulfield Grammar Junior School this afternoon after a gas leak next door.Thu, 17 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTAustralasian Police and Emergency Services Games start in Melbourne tomorrowhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Australasian-Police-and-Emergency-Services-Games-start-in-Melbourne-tomorrow.html
Thousands of people are expected to attend tomorrow's Opening Ceremony parade in the city.Thu, 17 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTFire services doing it for the kidshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-services-doing-it-for-the-kids.html
MFB and CFA firefighters are teaming up to help raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital 2014 Good Friday Appeal.Tue, 15 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTElderly residents evacuated after series of suspicious fireshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Elderly-residents-evacuated-after-series-of-suspicious-fires.html
Elderly residents were evacuated from their apartments after a series of fires were set overnight.Mon, 14 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTHungry Jacks restaurant damaged in blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hungry-Jacks-restaurant-damaged-in-blaze.html
More than 40 firefighters were called to a fire at the Taylors Lakes fast-food chain.Thu, 10 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTChemical fire at RMIT shuts down city streethttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Chemical-fire-at-RMIT-shuts-down-city-street.html
Firefighters attended a large chemical fire at RMIT's city campus over the weekendSun, 06 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTPatients evacuated after small fire at Alfred Hospitalhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Patients-evacuated-after-small-fire-at-Alfred-Hospital.html
A small fire caused smoke damage on the first floor of the Alfred Hospital this morning.Fri, 04 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTYou wouldn’t play with snakes, so why play with fire?http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/You-wouldnt-play-with-snakes-so-why-play-with-fire.html
The 'Change your clock, change your smoke alarm battery’ campaign provides vital life-saving messageFri, 04 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTLucky escape as smoke alarm alerts neighbours to house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Luck-escape-as-smoke-alarm-alerts-neighbours-to-house-fire.html
A man had a lucky escape from fire in his bedroom yesterday.Thu, 03 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTNo working smoke alarms at Albert Park blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/No-working-smoke-alarms-at-Albert-Park-blaze.html
An elderly couple were lucky to escape a fire in their Albert Park home this morning.Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTFamily of eight escape Broadmeadows blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Family-of-eight-escape-Broadmeadows-blaze.html
A family of eight had a lucky escape from their burning two-storey, weatherboard, home on Saturday.Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTMFB Appoints New CEO 2014http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Appoints-New-CEO-2014.html
The Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Service Board (MFB) has announced the appointment of Jim Higgins as its new Chief Executive Officer effective 28 April 2014.Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTMFB lodges application to terminate enterprise agreementshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-lodges-application-to-terminate-enterprise-agreements.html
The MFB today lodged an application with the Fair Work Commission to terminate the current operational enterprise agreements with the firefighters’ union.Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTLucky escape from home with no smoke alarmshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lucky-escape-from-home-with-no-smoke-alarms.html
A Burwood resident has had a lucky escape following a kitchen fire last night.Thu, 27 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTMan injured in Derimut garage fire.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-injured-in-Derimut-garage-fire.html
A man in his 30’s has suffered superficial burns to his legs following a fire at his home on Sunday. Mon, 24 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTHigh performance cars destroyed in Clayton South blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/High-performance-cars-destroyed-in-Clayton-South-blaze.html
The workshop of a vehicle importer that specialised in high performance cars and vans has been extensively damaged in an early morning blaze in Clayton South on Saturday. Sat, 22 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTMFB and CFA fireys gear up for 14-hour relay for charityhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-and-CFA-fireys-gear-up-for-14-hour-relay-for-charity.html
The fifth annual MFB/CFA 'Two Services, One Cause' 14-hour relay is on again.Thu, 20 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTSprinkler system helps fireys douse suspicious unit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sprinkler-system-helps-fireys-douse-suspicious-unit-fire.html
A small fire caused the activation of a sprinkler system in a block of units in Fitzroy this morning.Thu, 20 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTTwo people escape Northcote explosionhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Two-people-escape-Northcote-explosion.html
Two people were asleep and awoke to an explosion in their home overnight.Thu, 20 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTAmmonia leak forces evacuation of Brooklyn factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ammonia-leak-forces-evacuation-of-Brooklyn-factory.html
1100 workers were evacuated following an ammonia leak at the Swift Australia Meat Production Facility this week.Mon, 17 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTFireys attend suspicious fire at vacant Brighton homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-attend-suspicious-fire-at-vacant-Brighton-home.html
A vacant house in Brighton East was severely damaged by fire on Monday 17 March.Mon, 17 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTLucky escape from fire for Balwyn family http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lucky-escape-from-fire-for-Balwyn-family-.html
An early morning blaze caused extensive damage to the rear of a clothing store in Whitehorse Road Balwyn.Mon, 17 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTPremier announces independent inquiry into Hazelwood Mine Fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Premier-announces-independent-inquiry-into-Hazelwood-Mine-Fire-.html
The following press release was issued today by the Premier of Victoria Denis Napthine.Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTFire crews and SES attend Strathmore sign collapse http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-crews-and-SES-attend-Strathmore-sign-collapse-.html
MFB crews were called to assist SES after a fallen sign partially brought down a brick wall this morning.Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters battle Studley Park grassfire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-battle-Studley-Park-grassfire-.html
Firefighters fought a large grass fire in Studley Park, Kew, on Sunday.Sun, 09 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters rescue man from tree in Box Hillhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-rescue-man-from-tree-in-Box-Hill.html
Firefighters were called to rescue a man in his 20s stuck up a tree in Box Hill this morning.Thu, 06 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTFamily escape Laverton house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Family-escape-Laverton-house-fire.html
A family was lucky to escape a house fire in Laverton overnight.Mon, 03 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTHazmat crews attend aviation fuel leak in Sunshinehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hazmat-crews-attend-aviation-fuel-leak-in-Sunshine.html
Hazmat crews were called to Sunshine today after aviation fuel leaked from a damaged pipe.Sun, 02 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTWoman killed after car Avondale Heights crashhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Woman-killed-after-car-Avondale-Heights-crash.html
A woman has been killed after being struck by an out of control car in Avondale Heights.Sun, 02 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTElectrical fire tears through Glen Waverley entertainment complexhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Electrical-fire-tears-through-Glen-Waverley-entertainment-complex.html
A Glen Waverley entertainment complex has been damaged by smoke and fire.Sun, 02 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTMan hospitalised after Airport West factory explosionhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-hospitalised-after-Airport-West-factory-explosion.html
A man in his fifties received burns to his arms, legs and face after an explosion in Airport West this afternoon.Fri, 28 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTNew health advice for Morwell South residentshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/New-health-advice-for-Morwell-South-residents.html
A message from the Department of HealthFri, 28 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTWeather creates more challenges at Hazelwood coal mine firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Weather-creates-more-challenges-at-Hazelwood-coal-mine-fire.html
The latest update from the Incident Control Centre at Hazelwood.Wed, 26 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTPolice seek public help in relation to the Hazelwood open cut mine firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Police-seek-public-help-in-relation-to-the-Hazelwood-open-cut-mine-fire.html
Police are now calling for assistance after declaring the fire at Hazelwood suspiciousTue, 25 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTSupport from interstate firefighters "invaluable" for Victoriahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Support-from-interstate-firefighters-invaluable-for-Victoria.html
Fire and Rescue NSW support frees up Vic firefighters for HazelwoodThu, 20 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTUPDATE: Fertiliser causes explosions at Altona factory firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/UPDATE-Fertiliser-causes-explosions-at-Altona-factory-fire.html
Eighty firefighters battle blaze in AltonaTue, 18 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTLucky escape for pilot and trainee in Moorabbin Aiport crashhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lucky-escape-for-pilot-and-trainee-in-Moorabbin-Aiport-crash.html
Two people escaped a plane crash in Moorabbin today.Tue, 18 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTUPDATE: Latrobe Valley open cut mine fireshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/UPDATE-Latrobe-Valley-open-cut-mine-fires.html
The latest update on the Hazelwood and Yallourn mine fires.Mon, 17 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTFire conditions see peak in demand for digital warnings http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-conditions-see-peak-in-demand-for-digital-warnings-.html
The most intense fire conditions in Victoria in the past five years have seen an increase in demand for bushfire information and warnings delivered through the VicEmergency website and FireReady app. Tue, 11 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTAltona unit destroyed in suspicious blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Altona-unit-destroyed-in-suspicious-blaze.html
An Altona home has been destroyed in a suspicious fire overnight.Sun, 09 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTSevere and extreme fire danger forecast this weekendhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Severe-and-extreme-fire-danger-forecast-this-weekend.html
Fire authorities across Victoria are preparing for dangerous fire conditions across the state this weekend, prompting a statewide Total Fire Ban on Saturday and Sunday.Fri, 07 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Bans declared across Victoria this weekendhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Bans-declared-across-Victoria-this-weekend.html
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 February have been declared Total Fire Bans days across Victoria.Fri, 07 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTBlack Saturday will never be forgottenhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Black-Saturday-will-never-be-forgotten.html
A message from the Fire Services CommissionerFri, 07 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTKitchen fire at Ivanhoe Chinese restauranthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Kitchen-fire-at-Ivanhoe-Chinese-restaurant.html
Unattended food on a stove is believed to have started a fire in a Chinese restaurant early this morning.Thu, 06 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTFire crews battle suspicious house fire in Moorabbinhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-crews-battle-suspicious-house-fire-in-Moorabbin.html
Firefighters have battled a suspicious house fire in Moorabbin overnight.Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTMFB and CFA crews battle blaze at Mordialloc recycling planthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-and-CFA-crews-battle-blaze-at-Mordialloc-recycling-plant.html
Fire crews were called to a large plastic recycling centre in Japaddy Street, Mordialloc just after 10am.Tue, 04 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTTradies rescue man and attempt to extinguish house fire with garden hosehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Tradies-rescue-man-and-attempt-to-extinguish-house-fire-with-garden-hose.html
A large section of the roof of a single storey, brick veneer home has collapsed during an aggressive fire this afternoon.Mon, 03 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTFire crews fight to save homes in Pascoe Vale blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-crews-fight-to-save-homes-in-Pascoe-Vale-blaze.html
Firefighters fought to save neighbouring homes after a large house fire in Pascoe Vale overnight.Mon, 03 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Ban declared for whole of Victoria For Monday 3 Februaryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Ban-declared-for-whole-of-Victoria-For-Monday-3-February.html
A Total Fire Ban has been declared for all of Victoria tomorrow.Sun, 02 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Bans declared for Sunday 2 February 2014http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Bans-declared-for-Sunday-2-February-2014.html
Total Fire Bans declared in Central, North Central and South West districtsSat, 01 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTDon’t let illegal fireworks ruin your Chinese New Yearhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Dont-let-illegal-fireworks-ruin-your-Chinese-New-Year.html
The colour and fun of the Chinese New Year festival is returning to Melbourne and the MFB wants to make sure you celebrate safely. Thu, 30 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTAustralia Day Honours: Retired MFB fireys receive Order of Australia medalshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Australia-Day-Honours-Retired-MFB-fireys-receive-Order-of-Australia-medals.html
Two former MFB firefighters received the Order of Australia medal in the Australia Day Honours over the weekend.Tue, 28 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTCFA announces Total Fire Bans across Victoria for tomorrow (Tuesday 28 January)http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/CFA-announces-Total-Fire-Bans-across-Victoria-for-tomorrow-Tuesday-28-January.html
Total Fire Bans declared across VictoriaMon, 27 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTUnattended candle to blame for Preston house blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Unattended-candle-to-blame-for-Preston-house-blaze.html
An unattended candle has caused half a million dollars damage to a Preston home.Mon, 27 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTAustralia Day Honours: Two MFB firefighters receive Australian Fire Service Medalshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Australia-Day-Honours-Two-MFB-firefighters-receive-Australian-Fire-Service-Medals.html
Two MFB firefighters have been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal as part of the Australia Day honoursSun, 26 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTFire Safety on Australia Dayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-Safety-on-Australia-Day.html
Victoria's fire services have joined forces to promote fire safe behaviour this Australia Day.Fri, 24 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTLarge explosions at Campbellfield factory blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Large-explosions-at-Campbellfield-factory-blaze.html
Large explosions alerted locals to the fire in the factory located in a Campbellfield industrial estate.Fri, 24 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTFire crews battle exploding gas cylinders at Campbellfield blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-crews-battle-exploding-gas-cylinders-at-Campbellfield-blaze.html
Fifty firefighters fought a large blaze at a Campbellfield car yard this morning.Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTIconic St Kilda restaurant The Stokehouse destroyed in blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Iconic-St-Kilda-restaurant-The-Stokehouse-destroyed-in-blaze.html
Iconic St Kilda restaurant The Stokehouse was destroyed by fire overnight.Sat, 18 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTHistoric Stokehouse restaurant destroyed by firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Historic-Stokehouse-restaurant-destroyed-by-fire.html
StKilda's historic Stokehouse restaurant has been destroyed by fire overnight.Sat, 18 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTVictorian Bushfire update - 17 January 2014http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Victorian-Bushfire-update---17-January-2014.html
The latest on Victorian bushfires from the Fire Services CommissionerFri, 17 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTCFA announces Total Fire Bans across Victoria for tomorrow (Thursday 16 February)http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/CFA-announces-Total-Fire-Bans-across-Victoria-for-tomorrow-Thursday-16-February.html
Total Fire Bans declared across VictoriaWed, 15 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTResidents flee house fire in Prestonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Residents-flee-house-fire-in-Preston.html
Firefighters have battled extreme heat to extinguish a house fire in PrestonWed, 15 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTNeighbour saves sleeping occupant from Camberwell house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Neighbour-saves-sleeping-occupant-from-Camberwell-house-fire.html
A two-storey brick and weatherboard home in Camberwell was severely damaged by fire early this morning.Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Bans declared for Wednesday 15 January as heatwave continueshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Bans-declared-for-Wednesday-15-January-as-heatwave-continues.html
Total Fire Bans declared across VictoriaTue, 14 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Bans declared for tomorrow (Tuesday 14 January)http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Bans-declared-for-tomorrow-Tuesday-14-January.html
Total Fire Bans declared across VictoriaMon, 13 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTWoman lucky to escape large Clifton Hill blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Woman-lucky-to-escape-large-Clifton-Hill-blaze.html
A female occupant of the building was lucky to escape an early morning blaze at Sharpe’s Industrial in Clifton Hill.Mon, 06 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTPolice and firefighters injured following Middle Park explosionhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Police-and-firefighters-injured-following-Middle-Park-explosion.html
Three police officers and two firefighters have been injured after an explosion in Middle Park this evening.Sat, 04 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTThick black smoke in Chadstone after serious house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Thick-black-smoke-in-Chadstone-after-serious-house-fire.html
A two-storey home in Chadstone has been extensively damaged by fire this afternoon.Fri, 03 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTNew Year's Eve fire destroys two Parkdale garageshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/New-Years-Eve-fire-destroys-two-Parkdale-garages.html
MFB and CFA crews have worked together to battle a blaze in Parkdale thought to have been started by a NYE fire not properly extinguished.Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTBug zapper blaze in Vermont Southhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Bug-zapper-blaze-in-Vermont-South.html
An incorrectly installed bug zapper is to blame for a fire causing more than $80,000 damageWed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTToxic spill in Laverton Northhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Toxic-spill-in-Laverton-North.html
Firefighters have controlled a toxic spill at a food crate manufacturing site in Laverton North.Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTNew Year's Illegal Fireworks Warninghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/New-Years-Illegal-Fireworks-Warning.html
Crackdown on illegal use of fireworks over New Year's PeriodMon, 30 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Bans declared for Saturday 28 December 2013 http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Bans-declared-for-Saturday-28-December-2014-.html
Total Fire Bans declared around VictoriaFri, 27 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters’ Union GPS claims disingenuous and misleadinghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-Union-GPS-claims-disingenuous-and-misleading.html
The MFB has dismissed the UFU’s public statements today regarding GPS tracking as disingenuous, misleading and without basis in fact.Fri, 20 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTSticky situation as lemonade truck rollshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sticky-situation-as-lemonade-truck-rolls.html
Fire crews have responded to an accident involving a truck carrying soft drink.Fri, 20 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTToxic gas forces evacuation of Springvale warehousehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Toxic-gas-forces-evacuation-of-Springvale-warehouse.html
Workers were evacuated from a Springvale warehouse due to a hazmat incident earlier this morning.Fri, 20 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Ban in parts of Victoria tomorrow, Friday 20 Decemberhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Ban-in-parts-of-Victoria-tomorrow-Friday-20-December.html
CFA has declared tomorrow a day of Total Fire Ban in the Mallee, Northern Country and and North East districts.Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Ban in parts of Victoria tomorrow, Thursday 19 Decemberhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Ban-in-parts-of-Victoria-tomorrow-Thursday-19-December.html
CFA has declared tomorrow a day of Total Fire Ban in the Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country districtsThu, 19 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTEnsure your tree sparkles for the right reasonshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ensure-your-tree-sparkles-for-the-right-reasons.html
MFB and CFA are encouraging families to have a closer look at their Christmas tree or fairy lights this year.Mon, 16 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTMan dies in South Yarra apartment firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-dies-in-South-Yarra-apartment-fire.html
MFB firefighters were called to a flat in Malvern Road just after midnight after several calls were received to 000 alerting emergency services to the fire.Mon, 09 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTFire Awareness Awards 2013 winners announcedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-Awareness-Awards-2013-winners-announced.html
After receiving an incredible number of applications, winners for the 2013 Fire Awareness Awards have been announced.Fri, 06 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious blaze destroys Heidelberg Heights homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-blaze-destroys-Heidelberg-Heights-home.html
A single storey, weatherboard house was destroyed by fire this morning.Fri, 06 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTFireys fight to save sporting memorabilia in suspicious blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-fight-to-save-sporting-memorabilia-in-suspicious-blaze.html
Trophies and sporting memorabilia were saved in a suspicious fire overnight.Thu, 05 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTFireys rescue dog from burning househttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-rescue-dog-from-burning-house.html
Firefighters have been praised for rescuing a dog after a Croydon South house fire.Wed, 04 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTElectical fault causes Albanvale house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Electical-fault-causes-Albanvale-house-fire.html
An Albanvale house was significantly damaged by fire yesterday afternoon.Mon, 02 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarm alerts occupants to fire in neighbouring homeshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarm-alerts-occupants-to-fire-in-neighbouring-homes.html
Smoke alarms have alerted six occupants of a boarding house and the residents of an adjoining property to fire that damaged both homes early this morning.Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTMFB firefighters save sinking boathttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-save-sinking-boat.html
MFB firefighters were called to assist the M.V. Mandalay which was filling with water and threatening to sink.Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTMelbourne fruit and veg market damaged by firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Melbourne-fruit-and-veg-market-damaged-by-fire.html
A cool room at a West Melbourne wholesale fruit, vegetable and flower market has been extensively damaged following fire overnight.Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTOff-duty MFB firefighter discovers Thornbury house blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Off-duty-MFB-firefighter-discovers-Thornbury-house-blaze.html
An off duty firefighter alerted the MFB to a residence well alight in Keon Street, Thornbury, this morning.Wed, 27 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTPractice makes perfect, firefighters and paramedics train together in Thomastownhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Practice-makes-perfect-firefighters-and-paramedics-train-together-in-Thomastown.html
Ambulance Victoria paramedics teamed up with MFB Rescue Crews for a realistic training exercise at Thomastown Fire Station last week.Tue, 26 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTFamily lucky to escape Caulfield blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Family-lucky-to-escape-Caulfield-blaze.html
Fire has severely damaged a family residence and its contents in Caulfield this morning.Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTFire in Thai massage palour laundryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-in-Thai-massage-palour-laundry.html
After receiving several calls for a restaurant fire in Hardware St in the CBD, MFB firefighters arrived to find a smoke issuing from a restaurant.Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTPassers-by rescue teenage boy from house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Passers-by-rescue-teenage-boy-from-house-fire.html
Two passers-by smashed a window to gain entry and rescue a teenage boy from a house fire in Brighton.Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTCandle to blame for St Kilda apartment blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Candle-to-blame-for-St-Kilda-apartment-blaze.html
A candle is being blamed for causing a fire that destroyed one unit and damaged three others. Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious plastic fire in Claytonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-plastic-fire-in-Clayton.html
Fire crews battled a suspicious blaze in a pile of plastic in Clayton last night.Sun, 10 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTExperiment goes wrong with explosion at Melbourne labhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Experiment-goes-wrong-with-explosion-at-Melbourne-lab.html
A man escaped serious injury after an explosion at a Melbourne University chemistry lab.Fri, 08 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Ban today: Mallee Districthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Ban-today-Mallee-District.html
CFA have declared today a day of Total Fire Ban in the Mallee District.Thu, 07 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTFire destroys two Beaumaris homeshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-destroys-two-Beaumaris-homes.html
Two houses were destroyed and residents were lucky to escape a large fire in Beaumaris.Tue, 05 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTYoung couple and baby escape serious house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Young-couple-and-baby-escape-serious-house-fire.html
A couple and their 18 month-old child were asleep when they were awoken by the noise of their bathroom ceiling collapsing.Sun, 03 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters use foam in aftermath of helicopter crashhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-use-foam-in-aftermath-of-helicopter-crash.html
Fire crews worked quickly to stop a potential fire after a helicopter crashed in Richmond on Saturday.Sat, 02 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTLucky escape for mother and children in Hughesdale blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lucky-escape-for-mother-and-children-in-Hughesdale-blaze.html
A mother and her two small children had a lucky escape when a huge fire ripped through their home in Hughesdale.Sat, 02 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTBrunswick resident escapes house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Brunswick-resident-escapes-house-fire.html
A passerby has saved a Brunswick resident after noticing their roof on fire.Sat, 02 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTMFB and CFA join forces at Kilsyth blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-and-CFA-join-forces-at-Kilsyth-blaze.html
MFB and CFA crews worked together at a Kilsyth house fire on Friday night.Fri, 01 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTHot water unit causes Hawthorn house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hot-water-unit-causes-Hawthorn-house-fire.html
A heavy plume of smoke alerted neighbours to a fire in a roof of a home in Hawthorn on Friday night.Fri, 01 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTTrain passengers rescued from City Loophttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Train-passengers-rescued-from-City-Loop.html
The MFB responded to an alarm call at Melbourne Central Underground Station just after 2pm on Sunday.Sun, 27 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTNeighbours save elderly resident from her burning homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Neighbours-save-elderly-resident-from-her-burning-home.html
An elderly woman has had a lucky escape from her burning home in Ardeer.Sat, 26 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarm saves sleeping couplehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarm-saves-sleeping-couple.html
A working smoke alarm has been credited with saving a couple in their 20s following a house fire in Canterbury on Saturday.Sat, 26 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTThank you from the Victorian Fire Services Commissionerhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Thank-you-from-the-Victorian-Fire-Services-Commissioner.html
A message from Craig LapsleyThu, 24 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTMFB fire fighting crews deployed to Sydneyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-fire-fighting-crews-deployed-to-Sydney.html
MFB firefighters have arrived to assist Fire and Rescue NSW urban stations in Sydney.Wed, 23 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarm saves Caulfield man from house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarm-saves-Caulfield-man-from-house-fire.html
A working smoke alarm alerted an occupant to a fire in a Caulfield South home this morning.Wed, 23 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTMFB Headquarters and Fire Station updatehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Headquarters-and-Fire-Station-update.html
Today MFB is allowing managed access to all staff affected by the closure of the Eastern Hill headquarters and fire station due to the discovery of asbestos-containing material in the roof space in part of the building.Tue, 22 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTMFB Headquarters and Fire Station close as a precautionhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Headquarters-and-Fire-Station-close-as-a-precaution.html
The preliminary results of a management-initiated inspection of Metropolitan Fire Brigade’s Eastern Hill Headquarters late last week identified asbestos-containing material in the ceiling area of the building where the executive offices are located.Sun, 20 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTWorking smoke alarms save three in house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Working-smoke-alarms-save-three-in-house-fire.html
Three people were lucky to escape a large house fire in Glenroy this morning.Sun, 20 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTFire at Reservoir unit complexhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Reservoir-unit-complex.html
A Reservoir unit has been severely damaged by fire.Sat, 19 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTMFB firefighters join Victorian response deployed to NSW fireshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-join-Victorian-response-deployed-to-NSW-fires.html
Victorian firefighters are being deployed to New South Wales to provide relief to fire agency colleagues.Fri, 18 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTFamily of seven lucky to escape house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Family-of-seven-lucky-to-escape-house-fire.html
A family of seven have escaped a house fire in Hawthorn overnight.Thu, 17 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTLocation-based emergency warnings broadcast to mobile phoneshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Location-based-emergency-warnings-broadcast-to-mobile-phones.html
Major enhancements to the national telephone-based emergency warning system announced today.Tue, 15 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTHair straightener, not barbecue, to blame for city high rise blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hair-straightener-not-barbecue-to-blame-for-city-high-rise-blaze.html
A hair straightener and overheated laptop have been blamed for an apartment fire in the city yesterday.Tue, 15 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTGlen Waverley Fire Station Open Day 2013http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Glen-Waverley-Fire-Station-Open-Day-2013.html
The Glen Waverley Fire Station is opening its doors to teach kids about fire safety and offer advice in the lead up to summer.Fri, 11 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTPregnant woman hospitalised after Malvern unit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Pregnant-woman-hospitalised-after-Malvern-unit-fire.html
Residents of a Malvern apartment building, including a pregnant woman, were affected by a fire this morning.Fri, 11 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTWoman lucky to escape Maidstone unit blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Woman-lucky-to-escape-Maidstone-unit-blaze.html
A lady in her 60s had a lucky escape this morning from a fire in her Maidstone unit.Fri, 11 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTGas leak forces evacuation of airport termalhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gas-leak-forces-evacuation-of-airport-termal.html
Passengers were evacuated from Melbourne Airport following a gas leak.Thu, 03 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTGarage fire spreads to Balwyn homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Garage-fire-spreads-to-Balwyn-home.html
A single storey brick house was severely damaged by fire this afternoon.Thu, 26 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTOverloaded power boards cause Brunswick apartment firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Overloaded-power-boards-cause-Brunswick-apartment-fire.html
A couple had a lucky escape from their Brunswick apartment this morning.Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTWoman escapes after driving into a lift wellhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Woman-escapes-after-driving-into-a-lift-well.html
A woman was lucky to escape uninjured after driving her car into a lift wellMon, 23 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTMake barbecue safety a priority this Grand Final dayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Make-barbecue-safety-a-priority-this-Grand-Final-day.html
Footy fans are being urged to play it safe when they take their barbecues out of winter hibernation for Grand Final celebrations this weekend.Mon, 23 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTPowerboard to blame for Brighton East house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Powerboard-to-blame-for-Brighton-East-house-fire.html
A house in Brighton East was severely damaged by fire over the weekend.Mon, 23 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTTwo die and two escape in Deer Park firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Two-die-and-two-escape-in-Deer-Park-fire.html
A man and woman have died in a Deer Park house fire overnight.Fri, 20 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarm saves residents after candle causes blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarm-saves-residents-after-candle-causes-blaze.html
A candle has caused severe damage to a Collingwood home over night.Wed, 18 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire in vacant Croydon building under investigationhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-in-vacant-Croydon-building-under-investigation.html
A vacant Croydon property has been damaged following a suspicious fire.Tue, 17 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTAlbion home destroyed in suspicious firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Albion-home-destroyed-in-suspicious-fire.html
An Albion home has been destroyed in a suspicious fire.Sun, 15 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTCar yard fire to be investigatedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Car-yard-fire-to-be-investigated.html
A large fire in a motor wreckers yard in Falkner has been deemed suspicious.Sat, 14 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTPascoe Vale house badly damaged in firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Pascoe-Vale-house-badly-damaged-in-fire.html
A single storey house in Pascoe Vale was severely damaged by fire in the early hours of the morning. Fri, 13 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTCandle causes fire in Epping homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Candle-causes-fire-in-Epping-home.html
An Epping woman has escaped a house fire thanks to a working smoke alarm.Thu, 12 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTThornbury Asbestos Management – Update 3http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Thornbury-Asbestos-Management--Update-3.html
Following the discovery of asbestos at the Thornbury Workshops last week, MFB is conducting a thorough cleaning plan of all affected areas, fire stations and appliances.Wed, 11 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTFurther update on MFB asbestos management issuehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Further-update-on-MFB-asbestos-management-issue.html
The results of asbestos testing at MFB's Thornbury Workshops has been completed.Tue, 10 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTEx-party boat at Banana Alley Wharf gutted by fire this morning.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ex-party-boat-at-Banana-Alley-Wharf-gutted-by-fire-this-morning.html
Fire crews managed to prevent fire spreading to nearby boats on the Yarra after an early morning blaze.Tue, 10 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTLarge scrap metal fire in Laverton North.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Large-scrap-metal-fire-in-Laverton-North.html
Firefighting crews attended a large scrap metal fire at Norstar Recyclers which was threatening a two storey building and a 1,000 litre fuel tank. Mon, 09 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTUpdate on MFB asbestos management issuehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Update-on-MFB-asbestos-management-issue.html
“Asbestos was discovered in the MFB Thornbury workshop last week and expert contractors have commenced a thorough clean.Mon, 09 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTFire forces evacuation of Essendon construction sitehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-forces-evacuation-of-Essendon-construction-site.html
Workers were evacuated from a building site in Essendon this morning after a fire.Mon, 09 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTCrews battle suspicious blaze at abandoned restauranthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-battle-suspicious-blaze-at-abandoned-restaurant.html
An abandoned restaurant has been destroyed in a suspicious fire.Sun, 08 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTManagement of asbestos at the MFB Thornbury workshop site.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Management-of-asbestos-at-the-MFB-Thornbury-workshop-site.html
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade has closed off its Thornbury workshop as a precautionary measure after discovering asbestos debris in an area of the workshop last week.Sun, 08 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at Kealba Medical Centrehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-Kealba-Medical-Centre.html
A medical centre in Kealba has been extensively damaged by fire.Sat, 07 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTAerial fire fighting tool takes offhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Aerial-fire-fighting-tool-takes-off.html
Innovative technology allowing firefighters to get a bird’s eye view of a fire or major incident will be trialled operationally by the MFB for 12 months.Tue, 03 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT10 evacuate from fire at West Melbourne car dealership.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/10-evacuate-from-fire-at-West-Melbourne-car-dealership.html
Approximately 60 firefighters bought the blaze under control in just over two and a half hours.Mon, 02 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTSmoke billows from St Kilda apartment fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-billows-from-St-Kilda-apartment-fire-.html
Beach goers were shocked when they saw smoke billowing from a St Kilda apartment on Saturday afternoon.Sat, 31 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTDocklands apartment firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Docklands-apartment-fire.html
Numerous fire calls were received for smoke and flames visible from a 20 storey high rise apartment building at the Docklands on Friday August 30.Fri, 30 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT170 evacuated from fire at St Katherine’s restaurant in Kew.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/170-evacuated-from-fire-at-St-Katherines-restaurant-in-Kew.html
MFB firefighters arrived at this well known Middle Eastern cuisine restaurant, to find a fire on the top floor of the three storey brick building. Fri, 30 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTKnowledge shared to strengthen emergency management http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Knowledge-shared-to-strengthen-emergency-management-.html
More than 1700 fire, emergency service, and land management staff will meet with fire researchers in Melbourne next week as part of AFAC 13 conference.Fri, 30 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTMan escapes as West Footscray unit is engulfed in flameshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-escapes-as-West-Footscray-unit-is-engulfed-in-flames.html
A small unit was gutted following an early morning fire in West Footscray.Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTNeighbour saves elderly residents from house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Neighbour-saves-elderly-residents-from-house-fire.html
An elderly Cheltenham couple safely evacuated a burning unit yesterday due to a working smoke alarm and a vigilant neighbour.Sun, 25 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTClayton factory destroyed by firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Clayton-factory-destroyed-by-fire.html
More than 50 firefighters attended a huge fire at a Clayton South factory on Saturday night.Sat, 24 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTYoung tradie killed in Caulfield building collapsehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Young-tradie-killed-in-Caulfield-building-collapse.html
One workman is deceased and another injured following a building collapse this morning. Thu, 22 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTFour escape house fire in Sunshine North.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Four-escape-house-fire-in-Sunshine-North.html
A power outage alerted the occupants that something was wrong.Wed, 14 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTStaff evacuated following chemical spill at Peter Mac Cancer Centrehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Staff-evacuated-following-chemical-spill-at-Peter-Mac-Cancer-Centre.html
Staff were evacuated following a chemical spill at the Peter Mac Cancer Centre this morning.Wed, 14 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTVacant Brighton East home destroyed in blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Vacant-Brighton-East-home-destroyed-in-blaze.html
Suspicious circumstances surround an early morning blaze that caused extensive damage to a house in Brighton East.Mon, 12 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious blaze damages St Albans pizza shophttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-blaze-damages-St-Albans-pizza-shop.html
A St Albans pizza shop was significantly damaged by fire over the weekend.Sun, 11 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTResidents evacuated after suspicious fire in Northcotehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Residents-evacuated-after-suspicious-fire-in-Northcote.html
Thermal imaging cameras were used to help combat a suspicious fire in Northcote on Saturday.Sat, 10 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTFire in spray painting booth causes evacuations in Sunshinehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-in-spray-painting-booth-causes-evacuations-in-Sunshine.html
A fire in a spray painting booth forced the evacuation of 15 staff from a Sunshine West factory this afternoon.Thu, 08 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTMill Park family lose all their possessions large house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Mill-Park-family-lose-all-their-possessions-large-house-fire.html
Extensive fire damage has been caused to the home of a family of six people this afternoon, with the contents and their personal possessions destroyed.Tue, 06 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTNorthcote home theatre destroyed by firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Northcote-home-theatre-destroyed-by-fire.html
A Northcote office and home theatre were destroyed in an early morning blaze today.Tue, 06 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTKitchen cook ups main cause of house fires in Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Kitchen-cook-ups-main-cause-of-house-fires-in-Melbourne.html
Almost a third of house fires in the first month of winter were caused by unattended cooking or electrical faults.Mon, 05 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTMillion dollar blaze rips through furniture showroomhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Million-dollar-blaze-rips-through-furniture-showroom.html
An early morning fire has caused damage estimated at one million dollars to a furniture warehouse and showroom in St Albans.Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT2013 Fire Awareness Awards – entries now openhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/2013-Fire-Awareness-Awards--entries-now-open.html
Each year, ordinary people achieve extraordinary things by working together to help protect Victoria from fire. Often, they don’t think twice about their contribution to the community. Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTCollingwood family escapes injury following suspicious blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Collingwood-family-escapes-injury-following-suspicious-blaze.html
A family of four were evacuated after a neighbouring property caught fire early this morning.Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTMFB and Airport Fire Service work together at Tullamarine factory firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-and-Airport-Fire-Service-work-together-at-Tullamarine-factory-fire.html
A blaze at a Tullamarine caravan repair business has caused almost $100,000 damage overnight.Wed, 31 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMTElectrical fault to blame in Parkdale firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Electrical-fault-to-blame-in-Parkdale-fire.html
A fierce blaze damaged a Parkdale garage and workshop on Saturday night.Sat, 27 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire severely damages vacant house in Hawthorn. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-severely-damages-vacant-house-in-Hawthorn-.html
Firefighters took just over half an hour to control the blaze at the Hawthorn house yesterday afternoon.Wed, 24 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMTDon’t put up with arsonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Dont-put-up-with-arson.html
Fire authorities and police are calling on the community to help stamp out arson by reporting any suspicious behaviour they see in Melbourne’s outer eastern suburbs.Mon, 15 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMTMelbourne residents urged to be vigilant after spate of house fireshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Melbourne-residents-urged-to-be-vigilant-after-spate-of-house-fires.html
MFB are urging Melbourne residents to be vigilant with home fire safety after three major house fires in the last 24 hours.Tue, 09 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMTEarly morning fire damages factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Early-morning-fire-damages-factory.html
A Clayton South factory has been extensively damaged overnight by fire causing in excess of $500,000 damage.Fri, 05 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMTFire closes Chapel St shopping precinct http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-closes-Chapel-St-shopping-precinct-.html
Approximately 50 firefighters attended a fire in Chapel Street’s shopping precinct yesterday.Fri, 05 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMTGlass factory severely damaged by machinery firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Glass-factory-severely-damaged-by-machinery-fire.html
A large factory fire in Spotswood could be seen by motorist on the Westgate Bridge this morning.Wed, 03 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMTInFlame – turning community emotion into fire safety actionhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/InFlame--turning-community-emotion-into-fire-safety-action.html
MFB will target communities affected by significant residential fires in an Australian- first program, delivering fire safety information right to their mailbox.Tue, 02 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMTSunshine West home severely damaged in blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sunshine-West-home-severely-damaged-in-blaze.html
Flames could be seen from the freeway as a Sunshine home was engulfed by fire on Saturday.Sat, 29 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire leads to drug bust in Cairnleahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-leads-to-drug-bust-in-Cairnlea.html
A stash of illegal drugs was uncovered at a Cairnlea house fire on Saturday.Sat, 29 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTDelicate rescue after woman falls down cliffhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Delicate-rescue-after-woman-falls-down-cliff.html
Firefighters performed a delicate rescue of a woman after she fell down a steep cliff in Black Rock on Friday night.Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTFamily of six evacuate from large house fire after smoke alarm sounds. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Family-of-six-evacuate-from-large-house-fire-after-smoke-alarm-sounds-.html
A smoke detector activated and alerted an occupant to the fire that affected a large portion the Brunswick home.Thu, 27 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTCrying baby saves family from house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crying-baby-saves-family-from-house-fire.html
A crying baby alerted a Glen Huntly family to a fire in their lounge room this morning.Wed, 26 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters take on police in annual Charity Cup 2013http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-take-on-police-in-annual-Charity-Cup-2013.html
On the front line, firefighters and police stand side-by-side with a common goal – protecting the community.Tue, 25 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTLucky escape for six as no smoke alarms found at Bentleigh house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lucky-escape-for-six-as-no-smoke-alarms-found-at-Bentleigh-house-fire.html
Six people had a lucky escape when the front portion of their East Bentleigh home caught fire.Sat, 22 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTThree injured as van smashes into Thai restauranthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Three-injured-as-van-smashes-into-Thai-restaurant.html
Diners were lucky to escape serious injury after a van drove through the front window of a Laverton restaurant.Fri, 21 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTLarge blaze at Thomastown factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Large-blaze-at-Thomastown-factory.html
A large factory fire in Thomastown has sent thick smoke over the northern suburbs this morning.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTElderly woman and pet dog escape house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Elderly-woman-and-pet-dog-escape-house-fire.html
Firefighters rescued a dog from a burning house in Clifton Hill overnight.Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTWestern suburbs blanketed in smoke following large firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Western-suburbs-blanketed-in-smoke-following-large-fire.html
Firefighters worked to contain a large fire in a Sunshine North scrap metal yard this morning. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTYoung boy suffers burns after playing with petrol and firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Young-boy-suffers-burns-after-playing-with-petrol-and-fire.html
A young boy has received burns after playing with petrol in his Bellfield home.Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTMan suffers burns in early morning shed firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-suffers-burns-in-early-morning-shed-fire.html
A Footscray man is lucky to be alive after an early morning blaze on Clive Street.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious blaze in Ringwood Easthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-blaze-in-Ringwood-East.html
A Ringwood East home has been badly damaged by fire.Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTChemical spill forces evacuation of Tullamarine factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Chemical-spill-forces-evacuation-of-Tullamarine-factory.html
A chemical spill of up to 400 litres of a product called Geniosil XL10 occurred this afternoon in the Geodis Wilson warehouse.Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTWorking smoke alarm alerts occupant to house fire.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Working-smoke-alarm-alerts-occupant-to-house-fire.html
The house fire in Sandringham was believed to have started by a heater with clothes being dried next to it.Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTNew Zealand pays tribute to Australian rescue personnelhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/New-Zealand-pays-tribute-to-Australian-rescue-personnel.html
Five MFB firefighters received citations yesterday for their response to the Christchurch earthquake in 2011.Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTOne third of home fires occur in the kitchenhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/One-third-of-home-fires-occur-in-the-kitchen.html
Victoria has more than 3,800 residential fires each year, with more than one third of fires occurring in the kitchen. Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTHospital flood causes patient evacuationhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hospital-flood-causes-patient-evacuation.html
Patients were evacuated from Maroondah Hospital yesterday after major flooding last night.Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTElectrical fault thought to have caused fire at a Mulgrave Dental Surgery.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Electrical-fault-thought-to-have-caused-fire-at-a-Mulgrave-Dental-Surgery.html
MFB firefighters were called to the Dental Surgery on Wanda Street after a neighbour noticed thick smoke coming from the premises and rang 000.Mon, 27 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Doncaster East.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Doncaster-East.html
MFB attended the single storey weatherboard house fire around 2pm today.Mon, 27 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTGoats rescued from suspicious Sunshine blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Goats-rescued-from-suspicious-Sunshine-blaze.html
Goats had to be rescued from the rear of a Sunshine property after it was set alight last night.Mon, 27 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTChemical leak at AAMI Parkhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Chemical-leak-at-AAMI-Park.html
A hydrochloric acid leak from a water treatment equipment near AAMI Park prompted swift response from the MFB on Saturday.Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTFreeway truck crash update - Upfield train line disruptionshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Freeway-truck-crash-update---Upfield-train-line-disruptions.html
Trains on the Upfield line, which runs below the affected freeway, have been stopped while the truck is removed.Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTTruck precariously hangs over freeway during peak hourhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Truck-precariously-hangs-over-freeway-during-peak-hour.html
MFB crews are attending a major truck accident in North Melbourne this morning.Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTCrews battle blaze at Heidelberg cafehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-battle-blaze-at-Heidelberg-cafe.html
MFB attended a fire in a cafe last night in Heidelberg.Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTDriver uninjured in early morning truck firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Driver-uninjured-in-early-morning-truck-fire.html
Thermal imaging cameras were used after a small truck fire outside the Burnley Tunnel this morning.Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTFire danger spike for Victoriahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-danger-spike-for-Victoria.html
CFA is warning of an unseasonal spike in fire danger across much of Victoria tomorrow as the result of warm windy weather.Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarm alerts Croydon pair to bedroom firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarm-alerts-Croydon-pair-to-bedroom-fire.html
A mother and her son were lucky to escape a house fire thanks to their working smoke alarm.Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTDiscarded cigarette destroys Pascoe Vale homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Discarded-cigarette-destroys-Pascoe-Vale-home.html
A burning cigarette has sparked a fire that destroyed a house in Pascoe Vale.Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTTradies rescue woman and her dog from apartment blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Tradies-rescue-woman-and-her-dog-from-apartment-blaze.html
Firefighters have blamed an unattended candle for a fire at a Swan Street apartment.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTBiggest Emergency Conference in Australiahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Biggest-Emergency-Conference-in-Australia.html
More than 1400 delegates will come together in Melbourne to discuss the latest challenges and trends in emergency management at the biggest and most important all hazards conference of its kind in Australasia, the 20th AFAC and 10th Bushfire CRC conferencFri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTProposed Operational Enterprise Agreement to Unlock MFB’s Potentialhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Proposed-Operational-Enterprise-Agreement-to-Unlock-MFBs-Potential.html
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade has provided its firefighters draft enterprise agreements designed to unlock the capability and capacity of the organisation to better serve Victorians.Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTCarnegie couple rescued from balcony after apartment blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Carnegie-couple-rescued-from-balcony-after-apartment-blaze.html
Two people had to be rescued from their Carnegie balcony after a fire at a neighbouring unit this morning.Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTIntense fire razes Rosanna homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Intense-fire-razes-Rosanna-home.html
Fire crews discovered a Rosanna home completely alight when they arrived on scene about 7pm last night.Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTResidents urged to stay inside as toxic smoke spews from Campbellfield factory blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Residents-urged-to-stay-inside-as-toxic-smoke-spews-from-Campbellfield-factory-blaze.html
More than 50 firefighters fought a large factory fire in Campbellfield last night.Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTPlanned Burns - Advice for the areas around Derrimut, Laverton North, Sunshine and Truganina.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Planned-Burns-Advice-for-the-areas-around-Derrimut-Laverton-North-Sunshine-and-Truganina.html
The Department of Sustainability and Environment and Parks Victoria advise that planned burning are occurring.Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTMFB raises record amount for Good Friday Appealhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-raises-record-amount-for-Good-Friday-Appeal.html
The Easter long weekend was a busy one for MFB firefighters and support staff, who were involved in a variety of fundraising events for the Good Friday Appeal.Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTBlaze rips through Taylors Lakes home on Easter Sundayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Blaze-rips-through-Taylors-Lakes-home-on-Easter-Sunday.html
A family home has been extensively damaged by fire with flames shooting through the roof.Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTA Total Fire Ban has been declared for Wednesday 27 March in the Mallee, Wimmera, South West, Northern Country, North Central, and Central Districts.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/A-Total-Fire-Ban-has-been-declared-for-Wednesday-27-March-in-the-Mallee-Wimmera-South-West-Northern-Country-North-Central-and-Central-Districts.html
For more information go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTBalwyn home damaged by firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Balwyn-home-damaged-by-fire.html
A single storey timber house was extensively damaged at the rear by fire this morning.Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTCrews force entry to combat fire in Mulgrave factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-force-entry-to-combat-fire-in-Mulgrave-factory.html
A street sweeper was destroyed in a factory fire in Mulgrave overnight.Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTA Total Fire Ban has been declared for Wednesday 20 March in the Wimmera and South West Districts.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/A-Total-Fire-Ban-has-been-declared-for-Wednesday-20-March-in-the-Wimmera-and-South-West-Districts.html
For more information go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTNew specialist appliances named in honour of late firefightershttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/New-specialist-appliances-named-in-honour-of-late-firefighters.html
To honour firefighters who have passed away, the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade has a tradition of naming new appliances after them.Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTFire engulfs kitchen at South Yarra Indian Restauranthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-engulfs-kitchen-at-South-Yarra-Indian-Restaurant.html
An Indian restaurant in South Yarra has been severely damaged after a fire which started in the kitchen.Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTA Total Fire Ban has been declared for Tuesday 12 March in the Wimmera and South West Districts.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/A-Total-Fire-Ban-has-been-declared-for-Tuesday-12-March-in-the-Wimmera-and-South-West-Districts.html
For more information go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTWild garden hampers firefighting efforts in Ringwoodhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Wild-garden-hampers-firefighting-efforts-in-Ringwood.html
A single storey weather board house in Ringwood was severely damaged by fire, early on Monday morning.Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTFierce blaze engulfs Malvern homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fierce-blaze-engulfs-Malvern-home.html
The home of a known hoarder has been destroyed in a fierce blaze, leaving a $700,000 damage bill.Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTMan rescued from tiny ledge on Flinders St bridgehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-rescued-from-tiny-ledge-on-Flinders-St-bridge.html
A precarious rescue was conducted last night after a man fell from the Batman Avenue bridge.Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTHot, dry start to March a reminder of ongoing fire risk.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hot-dry-start-to-March-a-reminder-of-ongoing-fire-risk.html
Emergency services are reminding people that the risk of fires will continue in March.Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTNeighbours evacuated as fierce blaze rips through Meadow Heights homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Neighbours-evacuated-as-fierce-blaze-rips-through-Meadow-Heights-home.html
Suspicious circumstances surround an early morning fire that extensively damaged an unoccupied house in Woodburn Crescent.Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTFire services join forces for a good causehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-services-join-forces-for-a-good-cause.html
They’ve spent the past three months battling fires side-by-side during a busy summer fire season.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTBungalow blaze deemed suspicious in Thomastownhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Bungalow-blaze-deemed-suspicious-in-Thomastown.html
Fire crews have fought to save a Thomastown home after fire destroyed a bungalow in the back yard.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTHome destroyed in suspicious blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Home-destroyed-in-suspicious-blaze.html
Police are investigating after an Altona home was completed destroyed by fire.Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTBlaze destroys Richmond gymhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Blaze-destroys-Richmond-gym.html
A high performance gym and sports medicine centre in Richmond was destroyed by fire this morning.Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTUnattended candle leads to house fire in Prestonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Unattended-candle-leads-to-house-fire-in-Preston.html
A large house and theatrette was damage by fire in Preston over the weekend.Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTFour escape house blaze in Burwood Easthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Four-escape-house-blaze-in-Burwood-East.html
MFB fire crews had difficulty gaining access to a fire in a two-storey house in Burwood this morning.Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTPatients evacuated following chemical leak at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centrehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Patients-evacuated-following-chemical-leak-at-Peter-MacCallum-Cancer-Centre.html
Fire crews worked closely with hospital staff after a chemical spill closed the sterilising unit and theatre suite at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre this morning.Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTKalkallo-Donnybrook Road Community Meetinghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Kalkallo-Donnybrook-Road-Community-Meeting.html
A community meeting will be held this evening to provide information on the Kalkallo – Donnybook Rd fire.Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTThree evacuated from Tullamarine house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Three-evacuated-from-Tullamarine-house-fire.html
Three people were evacuated from a single storey house fire in Tullamarine one suffering mild smoke inhalation.Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTElectrical fault thought to have caused house fire in Mount Waverly. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Electrical-fault-thought-to-have-caused-house-fire-in-Mount-Waverly-.html
An electrical fault in a roof mounted evaporative cooler is suspected of causing a fire that severely damaged the two-storey house in Mt Waverley on Friday. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTFive taken to hospital after Laverton North chemical fire. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Five-taken-to-hospital-after-Laverton-North-chemical-fire-.html
The incident involved a 20 foot refrigerated container with approximately 2.5 tons of Percadex ( Organic Peroxide ). Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTWorking smoke alarm alerts elderly couple http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Working-smoke-alarm-alerts-elderly-couple-.html
Two elderly people escaped uninjured from a Richmond house fire earlier today after they were alerted by the activation of smoke alarm.Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTTradies rescue man from house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Tradies-rescue-man-from-house-fire.html
A man was treated for smoke inhalation and minor burns after he was rescued from a Glen Iris house fire.Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTEmergency services frustrated by TFB breaches at Southern 80http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Emergency-services-frustrated-by-TFB-breaches-at-Southern-80.html
Fines will be issued to people who broke Total Fire Ban rules over the weekend.Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTA Total Fire Ban has been declared for Saturday 9 Feb in the Northern Country, North East, and North Central Districts.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/A-Total-Fire-Ban-has-been-declared-for-Saturday-9-Feb-in-the-Northern-Country-North-East-and-North-Central-Districts.html
For more information go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTFuel reduction burn for Avalon on Sundayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fuel-reduction-burn-for-Avalon-on-Sunday.html
If you're travelling down the coast this weekend, be aware of smoke in the area from planned burns.Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTFire rips through South Yarra massage parlour http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-rips-through-South-Yarra-massage-parlour-.html
A South Yarra massage parlour was severely damaged by fire early this morning.Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTMan escapes Kew house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-escapes-Kew-house-fire.html
A man was lucky to escape a fire in Kew, which partially destroyed his home.Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTRugby league and cricket clubs devastated by club room blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Rugby-league-and-cricket-clubs-devastated-by-club-room-blaze.html
Club rooms at Lofts Reserve in Newport have been severely damaged by a suspicious fire.Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTLucky escape as ute smashes into buildinghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lucky-escape-as-ute-smashes-into-building.html
A section of Sydney Road in Coburg North was blocked to all traffic for almost three hours following a car accident that left one of the vehicles embedded in a factory wall.Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTSevere fire conditions to continue across the statehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Severe-fire-conditions-to-continue-across-the-state.html
Fire authorities are ramping up firefighting resources in key hotspots across the state in preparation for the continued spell of hot weather this week.Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTA Total Fire Ban has been declared for Thursday 7 Feb in the Northern Country, North Central, Central, North East, East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland districts.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/A-Total-Fire-Ban-has-been-declared-for-Thursday-7-Feb-in-the-Northern-Country-North-Central-Central-North-East-East-Gippsland-and-West-and-South-Gippsland-districts.html
For more information go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTExploding mouse sets fire to factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Exploding-mouse-sets-fire-to-factory.html
A blaze at a Tottenham factory overnight was started by a fault in a computer mouse.Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTA Total Fire Ban has been declared for Wednesday 6 Feb in the Wimmera, South West, North Central and Central Districts. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/A-Total-Fire-Ban-has-been-declared-for-Wednesday-6-Feb-in-the-Wimmera-South-West-North-Central-and-Central-Districts-.html
For more information go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTVictoria prepares for severe fire conditionshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Victoria-prepares-for-severe-fire-conditions.html
Fire authorities are bracing for a prolonged period of heightened fire danger over the coming days across the state.Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTFather and daughter escape as Preston home destroyed by firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Father-and-daughter-escape-as-Preston-home-destroyed-by-fire.html
A father and his teenage daughter had a lucky escape when fire engulfed their weatherboard house in Cramer Street, Preston on Saturday.Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTEpping Homemaker City targeted in arson attackhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Epping-Homemaker-City-targeted-in-arson-attack.html
Three stores at Epping Homemaker City were extensively damaged by fire on Friday February 1 just before midnight.Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire in Sunshine destroys two unitshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-in-Sunshine-destroys-two-units.html
A Sunshine funeral home has escaped damage after two neighbouring units were destroyed in a suspicious blaze overnight.Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTStay safe this Australia Dayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Stay-safe-this-Australia-Day.html
Fire authorities have joined forces in urging Victorians to stay safe over the Australia Day long weekend.Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTA Total Fire Ban has been declared for Friday 25 Jan in the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, Central, North Central, South West, and West & South Gippsland districts.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/A-Total-Fire-Ban-has-been-declared-for-Friday-25-Jan-in-the-Mallee-Wimmera-Northern-Country-Central-North-Central-South-West-and-West--South-Gippsland-districts.html
For more information go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTA Total Fire Ban has been declared for Thursday 24 Jan in the South West District.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/A-Total-Fire-Ban-has-been-declared-for-Thursday-24-Jan-in-the-South-West-District.html
For more information go to www.cfa.vic.gov.auThu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTTravellers urged to stay safe in severe fire danger this long weekend.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Travellers-urged-to-stay-safe-in-severe-fire-danger-this-long-weekend.html
While enjoying Australia Day celebrations this long weekend, people travelling across the state are being urged to check local fire conditions before they leave and to stay informed.Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTFire risk more than a regional issuehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-risk-more-than-a-regional-issue.html
With high temperatures and dangerous fire conditions expected in much of Victoria on Thursday and Friday of this week, the Metropolitan Fire Brigade is reminding the community that “where there is vegetation there is fire risk” regardless of location.Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTFour cars engulfed in flames in Bentleigh car park crashhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Four-cars-engulfed-in-flames-in-Bentleigh-car-park-crash.html
An elderly gentleman was dragged from his blazing car by a passer-by following an accident in a public car park in Bentleigh shortly before noon today.Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTSmoke haze over Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-haze-over-Melbourne.html
Fire authorities have warned of a smoke haze over Melbourne today.Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTMan found dead in St Albans house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-found-dead-in-St-Albans-house-fire.html
Firefighters discovered a deceased man in a house fire in St Albans this morning.Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters tackle large blaze at Campbellfield paper factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-tackle-large-blaze-at-Campbellfield-paper-factory.html
MFB and CFA fire crews joined forces to extinguish a raging fire at a paper recycling factory.Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTWestern Ring Road closed as crews battle grass firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Western-Ring-Road-closed-as-crews-battle-grass-fire.html
Thick black smoke blanketed the Western Ring Road forcing its closure this morning as fire crews battled a grass fire in Derrimut.Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTA Total Fire Ban has been declared for today, Friday 18 January, in several districtshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/A-Total-Fire-Ban-has-been-declared-for-today-Friday-18-January-in-several-districts.html
CFA have declared today a Total Fire Ban in the North East, Northern Country, East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland districtsFri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTOver 50 firefighters tackle factory fire in Thomastown.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Over-50-firefighters-tackle-factory-fire-in-Thomastown.html
Firefighters took just over an hour to control a fierce blaze in a Thomastown linen business early this morning. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTA Total Fire Ban has been declared for Thursday 17 Jan in the Wimmera, South West, Central and North Central Districts.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/A-Total-Fire-Ban-has-been-declared-for-Thursday-17-Jan-in-the-Wimmera-South-West-Central-and-North-Central-Districts.html
For more information go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Kings Parkhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Kings-Park.html
MFB were called to a report of a single story brick house fire in Kings Park late Sunday night. Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTDog saved from house fire by firefighters which included oxygen treatment.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Dog-saved-from-house-fire-by-firefighters-which-included-oxygen-treatment.html
On entering the house to extinguish the fire, firefighters found a Labrador dog that was suffering from smoke inhalation and some exposure to heat. Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTMFB launches education campaign to tackle arson attackshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-launches-education-campaign-to-tackle-arson-attacks.html
In response to the recent spate of suspicious fires in the Brimbank Park area the Metropolitan Fire Brigade is increasing its presence and running an education campaign for the community to reduce the possible impact of the blazes.Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTIrresponsible campers putting lives at riskhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Irresponsible-campers-putting-lives-at-risk.html
More than 50 bushfires started from unattended campfires over the holiday period prompting authorities to issue a warning to campers and day trippers.Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTA Total Fire Ban has been declared for Friday 11 Jan for the whole State of Victoria.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/A-Total-Fire-Ban-has-been-declared-for-Friday-11-Jan-for-the-whole-State-of-Victoria.html
Fore more information go to http://www.cfa.vic.gov.auThu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTPolice hunt serial arsonisthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Police-hunt-serial-arsonist.html
Police are probing a series of suspicious fires lit in Melbourne’s North-West this week.Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTTrains stopped as fire crews battle Sunshine blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Trains-stopped-as-fire-crews-battle-Sunshine-blaze.html
Trains had to be stopped as fire crews attended a large blaze in Sunshine this morning.Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTDerelict house in Cheltenham destroyed by firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Derelict-house-in-Cheltenham-destroyed-by-fire.html
A derelict single-storey weatherboard house in Cheltenham has been extensively damaged in an early morning blaze.Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTAged care centre threatened by scrub fires in Keilorhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Aged-care-centre-threatened-by-scrub-fires-in-Keilor.html
Forty firefighters responded to a scrub fire, believed to have been deliberately lit, in the Maribyrnong Valley Parklands in Keilor East early this morning.Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTA Total Fire Ban has been declared for Tuesday 8 Jan in the Wimmera, Mallee, Northern Country and North Easthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/A-Total-Fire-Ban-has-been-declared-for-Tuesday-8-Jan-in-the-Wimmera-Mallee-Northern-Country-and-North-East.html
Fore more information go to http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTVictorian fire and emergency services deployed in Tasmaniahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Victorian-fire-and-emergency-services-deployed-in-Tasmania.html
Three MFB firefighters are amongst 64 Victorian fire services personnel who have travelled to Tasmania to assist with the bushfires.Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTFireys rescue pet rabbit from Sydenham house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-rescue-pet-rabbit-from-Sydenham-house-fire.html
Fire crews saved a pet rabbit when fire ripped through a house in Sydenham last week.Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTCrews battle fire at Yarraville house as Melbournians endure heat wavehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-battle-fire-at-Yarraville-house-as-Melbournians-endure-heat-wave.html
A two-story weatherboard house in Yarraville has been damaged by fire.Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTDaughter saves family as smoke fills Mentone househttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Daughter-saves-family-as-smoke-fills-Mentone-house.html
A Mentone family got an early wake up call this morning when their house filled with smoke.Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTStatewide Total Fire Ban tomorrowhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Statewide-Total-Fire-Ban-tomorrow.html
CFA have declared tomorrow a day of Total Fire Ban for the whole state of VictoriaFri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Ban declared for tomorrow, Friday January 4http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Ban-declared-for-tomorrow-Friday-January-3.html
Tomorrow is a day of Total Fire Ban across Victoria and knowing when to leave on a severe and extreme fire danger day could prove a life-saving decision, according to Victoria’s fire services.Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTMFB fire fighting vessel on the waterhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-fire-fighting-vessel-on-the-water.html
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade has unveiled Fireboat 1, a fire fighting vessel which is operational and on the water in time for the busy summer period.Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTBlaze destroys two Coburg homeshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Blaze-destroys-two-Coburg-homes.html
Two houses in Coburg have been destroyed by fire, with several residents receiving treatment for smoke inhalation.Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTAccidental chemical mix forces evacuations in Richmondhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Accident-chemical-mix-forces-evacuations-in-Richmond.html
An accidental combination of two chemicals caused a gaseous hydrogen chloride cloud at the Ace-Heat Treatment Services factory this morning.Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTBlaze destroys home on New Year's Dayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Blaze-destroys-home-on-New-Years-Day.html
A single storey weatherboard house was destroyed in an early morning blaze in Albion on New Year's Day.Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTIllegal fire crackers pose serious riskhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Illegal-fire-crackers-pose-serious-risk.html
Victoria’s fire services are warning the community about the dangers of illegal fireworks ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations this evening.Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTFlames shoot from windows at Lalor house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Flames-shoot-from-windows-at-Lalor-house-fire.html
Fire crews were confronted with flames shooting out of all windows when they arrived at a Lalor house fire late Saturday night.Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTCrews battle fire at West Melbourne terracehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crews-battle-fire-at-West-Melbourne-terrace.html
Fire has caused up to $100,000 damage to a terraced house in West Melbourne.Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTFifty fireys battle Campbellfield factory blaze http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fifty-fireys-battle-Campbellfield-factory-blaze-.html
More than 50 firefighters have battled a large factory blaze in Campbellfield, which has since been deemed suspicious.Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTSleeping man escapes Bentleigh house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sleeping-man-escapes-Bentleigh-house-fire.html
A sleeping man was lucky to escape after his Bentleigh East house caught fire.Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTAccidental fire destroys family home two days before Christmashttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Accidental-fire-destroys-family-home-two-days-before-Christmas.html
Four people, including a toddler, have been forced to flee after fire ripped through their Heathmont home.Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTVermont Football Club damaged by blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Vermont-Football-Club-damaged-by-blaze.html
Fire severely damaged clubrooms at the Vermont Reserve on Saturday morning.Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Ban in five districts tomorrowhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Ban-in-five-districts-tomorrow.html
CFA have declared a Total Fire Ban for tomorrow, Sunday 23 December in the Wimmera, Mallee, South West, North Central and Northern Country.Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTRisk of fire/explosion from the incorrect use of “Bug Bombs”http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Risk-of-fireexplosion-from-the-incorrect-use-of-Bug-Bombs.html
The MFB and CFA would like to draw your attention to the risks of fire and or explosion associated with the use of “Bug Bombs” also known as Insect Foggers, Control Bombs, Flea Bombs, etc.Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTUnit fire in Mill Park deemed suspicious.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Unit-fire-in-Mill-Park-deemed-suspicious.html
The fire originated in the lounge room before spreading to the remainder of the single storey brick unit.Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTA Total Fire Ban has been declared for Wednesday 19 December in the Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Countryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/A-Total-Fire-Ban-has-been-declared-for-Wednesday-19-December-in-the-Wimmera-Mallee-and-Northern-Country.html
No fires can be lit in the open air from 12:01AM on 19 December 2012 until 11:59PM on 19 December 2012.Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTPreston house fire deemed suspicioushttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Preston-house-fire-deemed-suspicious.html
MFB Firefighters attended a suspicious house fire in Preston last night.Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTFire severely damages Scout Hallhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-severely-damages-Scout-Hall.html
The single storey, brick Laverton Scout Hall, in Railway Ave Laverton, was severely damaged by fire on Tuesday evening (11/12).Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters attend suspicious Footscray house fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-attend-suspicious-Footscray-house-fire-.html
A Footscray home has been extensively damaged by fire.Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Fire Awareness Awards winners announced http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/-Fire-Awareness-Awards-winners-announced-.html
After a record number of applications, winners for the 2012 Fire Awareness Awards have been announced. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTFire causes more than $2 million damagehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-causes-more-than-2-million-damage.html
A fire in a food processing plant has left an estimated damage bill in excess of $2 million dollars. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTMFB rescues elederly woman in house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-rescues-elederly-woman-in-house-fire.html
MFB firefighters attended a house fire on Sunday morning in Baird St Mulgrave and found an unconscious elderly woman. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTMFB manage to restrict fire spreading through Sydney Rd shop buildinghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-manage-to-restrict-fire-spreading-through-Sydney-Rd-shop-building.html
Aggressive firefighting tactics by the first MFB crews on scene at the Roza Café, stopped the large marquee fire from spreading further into the two-storey building. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Ban in four districts for 8 Decemberhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Ban-in-four-districts-for-8-December.html
CFA have declared a Total Fire Ban for four districts tomorrow.Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTSevere fire danger shaping up for Saturday.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Severe-fire-danger-shaping-up-for-Saturday.html
Victoria’s fire services are urging Victorians to prepare for a day of severe fire danger on Saturday.Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTWin a Renegades prize package thanks to the FireReady campaign.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Win-a-Renegades-prize-package-thanks-to-the-FireReady-campaign.html
Your club could win a prize package for the best seats on the ground at Etihad Stadium to see the Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat game in the KFC T20 Big Bash, on Saturday, 22 December.Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTAll fired up! Work starts on new MFB training centrehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/All-fired-up-Work-starts-on-new-MFB-training-centre.html
Work is officially under way on Victoria’s new $109 million emergency services training centre in Craigieburn, Minister for Major Projects Denis Napthine announced yesterday.Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTFire at recycling plant in Alphington.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-recycling-plant-in-Alphington.html
Additional firefighting appliances were despatched immediately and crews were quickly on scene finding a large fire in a roll papermaking machine on the first floor. Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTRingwood Recycling fire updatehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ringwood-Recycling-fire-update.html
Smoke billowed from the fire affecting many houses in the Ringwood and surrounding area.Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at Reservoir Primary Schoolhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-Reservoir-Primary-School.html
MFB fire crews attended the fire at the vacant school late Friday night. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTFire at Caulfield North househttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Caulfield-North-house.html
MFB fire crews attended the single storey brick veneer fire which occurred on Friday evening. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTElectrical fault suspected of causing house fire in Seabrook.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Electrical-fault-suspected-of-causing-house-fire-in-Seabrook.html
An electrical fault in a fan controller is suspected of starting a fire that burnt out one room and also destroyed part of the roof of a house in Kim Ct Seabrook.Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Ban in Wimmera and Mallee Districts for 29 Novhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Ban-in-Wimmera-and-Mallee-Districts-for-29-Nov.html
29 Nov 2011Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Camberwellhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Camberwell.html
Fire crews responded to a double storey weatherboard house to find the second storey heavily smoke logged and that a significant portion of the roof lining had collapsed.Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at vacant house in St Albans.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-vacant-house-in-St-Albans.html
The front section of the house was severely damaged by fire while the remainder of the premise has been damaged by heat, smoke and water.Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTElderly lady rescued for unit fire in Fitzroy North.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Elderly-lady-rescued-for-unit-fire-in-Fitzroy-North.html
A frail elderly female was rescued from her smoke filled unit by MFB firefighters this morning.Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at Hampton East unit. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-Hampton-East-unit-.html
On arrival, firefighters were confronted with the fire at the two storey brick unit which was unoccupied. Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTFire at Croydon North house.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Croydon-North-house.html
Fire crews responded to the single storey weatherboard house to find the rear section of the house well alight.Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTCooking probable cause of house fire in Altona North. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cooking-probable-cause-of-house-fire-in-Altona-North-.html
An eighty year old lady suffered smoke inhalation due to the house fire last night. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTElectrical sub-station fire in Laverton North. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Electrical-sub-station-fire-in-Laverton-North-.html
Approximately 1,000 litres of oil used in the cooling transformer of the sub-station became very hot at the height of the blaze.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTMFB saves ferryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-saves-ferry.html
MFB today successfully saved a passenger ferry in danger of sinking. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTFire at a Preston house.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-a-Preston-house.html
The single storey house fire has caused approximately $150,000.Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious house in Doncaster East.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-house-in-Doncaster-East.html
The vacant house was to be auctioned this Saturday. Approximately fifty thousand dollars damage was caused after the fire earlier this morning. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at Coburg house.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-Coburg-house.html
When the first crews arrived, the houses on either side of the burning property needed protection to prevent the spread of fire. Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious house fire in Greensborough.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-house-fire-in-Greensborough.html
When MFB arrived they found the house well alight and producing large amounts of thick black smoke.Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTFire at vacant St Albans house.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-vacant-St-Albans-house.html
On arrival, firefighters were confronted with a fire in the front section of the vacant, single storey, weatherboard house.Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTSquatters rescued from South Melbourne blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Squatters-rescued-from-South-Melbourne-blaze.html
A pregnant teenager was among four squatters rescued from a fire in South Melbourne this morning.Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTMentone blanketed in smoke after factory blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Mentone-blanketed-in-smoke-after-factory-blaze.html
A vacant factory in Mentone has been almost destroyed by fire.Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTChicken shop blaze in Williamstownhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Chicken-shop-blaze-in-Williamstown.html
A Williamstown chicken shop has been severely damaged after a fire began in the deep fryer.Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTMFB warns of ongoing home fire riskhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-warns-of-ongoing-home-fire-risk.html
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade has warned that while Victoria is heading into the bushfire season, the threat of fires inside the home remains year-round, following the harrowing experience for a woman in the western suburbs overnight who was engulfed in fFri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTFemale set alight in kitchen accident. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Female-set-alight-in-kitchen-accident-.html
A young lady in her 20’s has sustained over 30% burns this evening following an accident when cleaning her kitchen. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Tullamarine.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Tullamarine.html
MFB firefighters arrived on scene within minutes of receiving the first call for a single storey home which was well alight.Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTSpotswood Fire Station Updatehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Spotswood-Fire-Station-Update.html
Firefighters from Spotswood Fire Station have been temporarily relocated to the nearby Newport Fire Station during upgrade works Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at Masonic Centre in Oak Park. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-Masonic-Centre-in-Oak-Park-.html
A number of separate fires were found to have been lit inside the hall which caused extensive heat and smoke damage to the single-storey building.Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTFire at Keilor Downs Secondary School.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Keilor-Downs-Secondary-School.html
Quick work by MFB firefighters stopped the fire from spreading to a computer room next door thereby averting a much larger damage bill.Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTFire at Broadmeadows primary school. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Broadmeadows-primary-school-.html
Several calls were received for the fire at the disused school on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTFatality in Blackburn North house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fatality-in-Blackburn-North-house-fire.html
An elderly person has died in their burning home this morning.Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious house fire in Caulfield North. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-house-fire-in-Caulfield-North-.html
An unoccupied single-storey weatherboard house in Caulfield North has been extensively damaged by fire. Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTLarge fire at Banksia College in Bellfieldhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Large-fire-at-Banksia-College-in-Bellfield.html
MFB Firefighters arrived on scene to find the two storey gymnasium fully engulfed in fire.Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTSix evacuated in suspicious apartment blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Six-evacuated-in-suspicious-apartment-blaze.html
Cars, shops and apartments were damaged following a fire in Caulfield North this afternoon.Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious blaze in St Albanshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-blaze-in-St-Albans.html
MFB attended a suspicious house fire in St Albans this morning.Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTCaulfield North restaurant damaged in firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Caulfield-North-restaurant-damaged-in-fire.html
A Caulfield steak house has been extensively damaged by fire.Sun, 30 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTMFB and CFA join forces at Kilsyth factory blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-and-CFA-join-forces-at-Kilsyth-factory-blaze.html
MFB and CFA crews have worked together to extinguish a large factory fire in Kilsyth.Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire - Grandview Ave, Pascoe Vale Southhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-Grandview-Ave-Pascoe-Vale-South.html
Couple lucky to escape blazing home Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTTake care with barbecues during Grand Final celebrationshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Take-care-with-barbecues-during-Grand-Final-celebrations.html
Footy fans are being urged to play it safe when they take their barbecues out of winter hibernation for Grand Final celebrations this weekend.Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTNo working smoke alarms at unit fire in St Albans.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/No-working-smoke-alarms-at-unit-fire-in-St-Albans.html
The single story, two bedroom unit was already alight when firefighters arrived.Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTMale helps family escape burning home after smoke alarms sound. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Male-helps-family-escape-burning-home-after-smoke-alarms-sound-.html
A 53-year-old male has helped rescue a mother and two children from their blazing home in Mulgrave earlier this afternoon. Two working smoke alarms alerted the mother to the blaze.Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTRipponlea family escapes laundry blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ripponlea-family-escapes-laundry-blaze.html
Smoke alarms have again proven to be lifesavers with their piercing shrill saving a family from a Ripponlea house fire this morning.Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTFire at Carlton North bar.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Carlton-North-bar.html
Several calls were received for the fire at the Bar Nothing lounge in Pigdon St, Carlton North.Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTDeceased body found in Dallas house fire.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Deceased-body-found-in-Dallas-house-fire.html
A person, gender and age unknown at this stage, has been located deceased on the bed in the bedroom.Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTFire in Collingwood deemed suspicious. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-in-Collingwood-deemed-suspicious-.html
A storage shed was destroyed but an adjoining warehouse was saved in an early morning blaze in Collingwood.Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTUpdate on Campbellfield factory fire.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Update-on-Campbellfield-factory-fire.html
One person was hospitalised with serious burns following the large fire yesterday at a metal recycling company in Campbellfield. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTFire at vacant Tullamarine house deemed suspicious.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-vacant-Tullamarine-house-deemed-suspicious.html
Homes on both sides of the vacant property were threatened by fire, however alleviated by the aggressive and successful firefighting tactics.Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT55 residents self evacuated from apartment fire in South Yarra.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/55-residents-self-evacuated-from-apartment-fire-in-South-Yarra.html
Firefighters attended a fire at a commercial laundry in the basement of Darling Towers (apartment complex) early Sunday morning.Sun, 26 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters rescue unconscious woman from apartment fire.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-rescue-unconscious-woman-from-apartment-fire.html
Firefighters responding to an automatic alarm at the Malvern Village Apartments rescued the woman aged in her 20’s from her smoke filled unit. Sat, 25 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTElectrical fault thought to have caused a house fire in Bundoora.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Electrical-fault-thought-to-have-caused-a-house-fire-in-Bundoora.html
There was no-one at home when the fire started in one of the bedrooms. Neighbours reported the blaze just after 9:30 pm. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTNo working smoke alarms in house fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/No-working-smoke-alarms-in-house-fire-.html
Numerous triple zero calls were received for this fire in Mansield Avenue, Sunshine NorthTue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTMFB Lodges Planning Application for New Malvern Fire Stationhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Lodges-Planning-Application-for-New-Malvern-Fire-Station.html
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) has lodged a planning application with Stonnington Council to redevelop a site at 1721 Malvern Road, Glen Iris as a new fire station.Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTFurther details on the Collingwood hazmat incident. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Further-details-on-the-Collingwood-hazmat-incident-.html
Johnston St Collingwood was closed to all traffic between Smith St and Wellington St for more than three hours due to a chemical leak at a construction site. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTFamily escape Taylors Lake house fire after being alerted by a smoke alarm.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Family-escape-Taylors-Lake-house-fire-after-being-alerted-by-a-smoke-alarm.html
Concerns from neighbours were raised for the family believed to be home at the time. The working smoke alarm alerted the family of four who self evacuated.Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTLeighton Contractors to construct new $109 million training facility for MFB.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Leighton-Contractors-to-construct-new-109-million-training-facility-for-MFB.html
Construction on the new MFB training facility is scheduled to start in coming months with the centre set to be operational in late 2014.Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTNew thermal imaging cameras to improve firefighting capabilities.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/New-thermal-imaging-cameras-to-improve-firefighting-capabilities.html
MFB and CFA have come together to invest in a new thermal imaging camera project which will improve the fire services capabilities at incidents.Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTFire causes extensive damage to single-storey house in Dawson St Brunswick. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-causes-extensive-damage-to-single-storey-house-in-Dawson-St-Brunswick-.html
The fire was first reported by a passing police unit with one of the officers kicking in the back door trying to rescue anyone who may have been trapped inside.Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at Panel Beaters in Campbellfield.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-Panel-Beaters-in-Campbellfield.html
On arrival, firefighters were confronted by a fire at the rear of the single storey brick building.Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTSpecialist fire investigators called in to determine the cause of a house fire in Thomastown. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Specialist-fire-investigators-called-in-to-determine-the-cause-of-a-house-fire-in-Thomastown-.html
Damage to the single storey brick-veneer dwelling is so severe that it is not possible, at this stage, to say with any certainty which room the fire started in; let alone what may have caused it. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious blaze in Fawkner causes $70,000 damagehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-blaze-in-Fawkner-causes-70000-damage.html
The blaze in the single-storey brick veneer premises in Baan Close, Fawkner was reported shortly after 3pm with the fire starting in the living room before spreading to the roof and rooms to the rear.Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters rescue two dogs from burning house. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-rescue-two-dogs-from-burning-house-.html
At the height of the blaze firefighters managed to rescue two small dogs from the premises uninjured.Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious blaze in Heidelberg Westhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-blaze-in-Heidelberg-West.html
Fire severely damaged a brick veneer unit in Heidelberg West overnight.Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Keilor Easthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Keilor-East.html
MFB firefighters took about 30 minutes to control a fire in a single storey brick veneer house earlier this morning. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTBushfire Implementation Monitor Reporthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Bushfire-Implementation-Monitor-Report.html
Bushfire Implementation Monitor’s final report tabledTue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTNew $109 million firefighter training facility for Metropolitan Fire Brigade.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/New-109-million-firefighter-training-facility-for-Metropolitan-Fire-Brigade.html
Minister for Major Projects Denis Napthine has announced plans for a new Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) training facility in Craigieburn that would give firefighters one of the best emergency services training facilities in Australia.Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTWorking smoke alarms alerts owner, who escapes a house fire in Albanvale.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Working-smoke-alarms-alerts-owner-who-escapes-a-house-fire-in-Albanvale.html
The owner of the house has escaped uninjured from the premises after working smoke alarms alerted him of the fire.Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Oakleigh.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Oakleigh.html
Fire extensively damaged the single-storey brick residence in Oakleigh on Sunday morning. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTMale injured at house fire in Maidstone.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Male-injured-at-house-fire-in-Maidstone.html
The fire at the single story house was contained to the lounge room area which was severely damaged by the fire.Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTExplosion at Thai restaurant, caused by pest control bombs.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Explosion-at-Thai-restaurant-caused-by-pest-control-bombs.html
An employee received minor cuts to his right arm following an explosion in a Thai restaurant on Sunday morning.Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious house fire in Keilor.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-house-fire-in-Keilor.html
Fire extensively damaged a single-storey weatherboard house in Keilor over the weekend. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTCouple alerted by Smoke Alarm at house fire in Beaumaris.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Couple-alerted-by-Smoke-Alarm-at-house-fire-in-Beaumaris.html
A fire in a ducted heating unit appears to be the cause of a fire earlier this morning. The fire quickly spread through the roof of the very large two story brick house.Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTMother and Son burnt in Heidelberg West house fire.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Mother-and-Son-burnt-in-Heidelberg-West-house-fire.html
An eight-year-old boy and his thirty-year-old mother both suffered minor burns to their hands and were treated at the scene by Ambulance Victoria and transported to hospital.Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTFirefighter anger over vandal attack.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighter-anger-over-vandal-attack.html
MFB firefighters are calling on the public to contact Crime Stoppers with any information they have about a vandal attack on a moving fire brigade truck that left it with a smashed window.Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTRestaurant fire in Preston.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Restaurant-fire-in-Preston.html
The restaurant was heavily smoke logged making it difficult for MFB firefighters to locate the source of the fire. Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTFire at city restaurant.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-city-restaurant.html
An early morning blaze caused an estimated $200,000 damage to a Korean restaurant in Bourke St Melbourne. Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTFire at Essendon restaurant.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Essendon-restaurant.html
A Chinese restaurant has sustained approximately $350,000 damage. Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTCafe/house fire in Thornbury.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cafehouse-fire-in-Thornbury.html
A couple in their thirties were taken to hospital for observation, a male with facial burns and a female with smoke inhalation.Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire Airport West, neighbours alert sleeping occupants.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-Airport-West-neighbours-alert-sleeping-occupants.html
The rear section of the house including its contents was severely damaged by fire with a large section of the roof at the rear collapsing at the height of the blaze.Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Airport West.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Airport-West.html
Extensive fire damage has been caused to the single storey, brick veneer home. A family of four evacuated when one of the bedrooms caught fire. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire caused by burning coals from fireplace. No working smoke alarms.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-caused-by-burning-coals-from-fireplace-No-working-smoke-alarms.html
A man in his 70’s has been transported to hospital with smoke inhalation and burns to his hands following a fire in his home late last night.Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT2 year old suffers burns from frayed electrical cord. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/2-year-old-suffers-burns-from-frayed-electrical-cord-.html
A mother vacuuming her floors noticed smoke coming from the hose. Following the lead back to the electrical point, in the next room, she found her 2 year old childs hand stuck to the electrical cord. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at Wheelers Hill Dental Surgeryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-Wheelers-Hill-Dental-Surgery.html
The single story brick Dental Surgery was severely damaged by fire with over half of the premises and its contents affected by the fire. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTElectric blanket sparks unit blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Electric-blanket-sparks-unit-blaze.html
An electric blanket on a fold-up bed caused $200,000 to a Mentone unit over the weekend.Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTHot oil left on stove leads to house blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hot-oil-left-on-stove-leads-to-house-blaze.html
A pot of hot oil left unattended has caused a fire that has virtually destroyed a single storey weatherboard house this morning.Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTLucky escape after bar heater causes bedroom fire.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lucky-escape-after-bar-heater-causes-bedroom-fire.html
Seven residents from a share accommodation premises were forced to evacuate after a fire started from combustibles coming in to contact with a bar heater.Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarms alert occupant seconds before fire takes hold. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarms-alert-occupant-seconds-before-fire-takes-hold-.html
Smoke alarms have again proven their life-saving worth when one of these inexpensive devices activated and alerted a Kew resident to a fire in his bedroom. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at vacant Flemington racecourse hotel.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-vacant-Flemington-racecourse-hotel.html
The former Racecourse Hotel located on the corner of Ascot Vale Rd and Epson Rd in Flemington has again gone up in flames as fire raced through the vacant two storey structure. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTSpontaneous combustion blaze at Glen Waverley Laundromathttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Spontaneous-combustion-blaze-at-Glen-Waverley-Laundromat.html
Firefighters attended a fire at a laundromat in Glen Waverley last night.Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTSheep truck overturns spilling sheep onto moving traffic.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sheep-truck-overturns-spilling-sheep-onto-moving-traffic.html
MFB were confronted by an unusual incident, a ‘B Double’ truck loaded with sheep had tipped on an overpass.Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Fatalities at house fire Clayton - on the first day of winter.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/-Fatalities-at-house-fire-Clayton-on-the-first-day-of-winter.html
MFB crews were called to the scene of a fatal house fire in Clayton South in the early hours of this morning. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTTradie kicks in door and averts a tragedy in Seabrook - no working smoke alarms detected.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Tradie-kicks-in-door-and-averts-a-tragedy-in-Seabrook---no-working-smoke-alarms-detected.html
A passing tradesman helped save the lives of two sleeping residents in a unit fire earlier today. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTLucky Escape for Blackburn Residenthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lucky-Escape-for-Blackburn-Resident.html
House fire in Eley Road, BlackburnThu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTOver 100 evacuated from apartment block.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Over-100-evacuated-from-apartment-block.html
A large fire in a two-storey disused office building caused the evacuation of more than 100 people from an adjoining apartment complex early this morning. Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTFour evacuate after fire starts from ducted heating unit.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Four-evacuate-after-fire-starts-from-ducted-heating-unit.html
A fire in a ducted heating unit caused approximately one hundred thousand dollars damage to a house in Camberwell over the weekend. Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTWorking smoke alarms aid in saving a life at a Yarraville home this morning .http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Working-smoke-alarms-aid-in-saving-a-life-at-a-Yarraville-home-this-morning-.html
Smoke alarms have again proven their worth with a woman in her 60’s managing to escape an early morning fire in her Yarraville home thanks to one of these inexpensive life-savers.Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTMFB specialist called to rescue female from paint mixer.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-specialist-called-to-rescue-female-from-paint-mixer.html
MFB specialist rescue operators and firefighters were called to an entrapment at a paint company in Brunswick yesterday afternoon.Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTFire at Brunswick sports factory traps worker.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Brunswick-sports-factory-traps-worker.html
Sparks from a welder started a fire in the sports factory and rapidly spread amongst manufacturing products including sporting foam matts and glue, trapping a worker on the first floor. Fast thinking work colleagues used a forklift to rescue the man via Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTBe vigilant and keep fire out of your home this winter.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Be-vigilant-and-keep-fire-out-of-your-home-this-winter.html
Deputy Premier and Minister for Emergency Services Peter Ryan today urged Victorians to beTue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTRiskiest time of the year for home fires brings timely warning.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Riskiest-time-of-the-year-for-home-fires-brings-timely-warning.html
Famke was just two years old when a flame from a faulty gas heater ignited her pyjamas, extensively burning the back of her legs. Three years on, Famke’s ordeal continues.Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT105 year old lady saved from house fire. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/105-year-old-lady-saved-from-house-fire-.html
An eighty five year old man and his one hundred and five year old mother suffered minor smoke inhalation and were taken to hospital for observation following a house fire in Footscay last night.Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTLucky escape for occupant as fire totally destroys a unit.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lucky-escape-for-occupant-as-fire-totally-destroys-a-unit.html
MFB Crews from Richmond & Eastern Hill were quickly on scene to the single story brick unit which was already heavily engulfed by fire.Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at Malvern chemist.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-Malvern-chemist.html
There were fears it might spread to the adjoining buildings, but the quick work of the first arriving MFB crews prevented this. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTWooden pallet factory fire in Keilor East.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Wooden-pallet-factory-fire-in-Keilor-East.html
MFB were quickly onscene when multiple reports of the fire were received, mainly from motorists on the Western Ring Road. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTTwo suspicious fires in Mount Waverley overnight.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Two-suspicious-fires-in-Mount-Waverley-overnight.html
The first was a two storey house under construction, the second was also under construction and approximately 2km from the fist one. Both were severely damaged by fire.Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious fire at vacant single storey Altona house. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-fire-at-vacant-single-storey-Altona-house-.html
The fire was brought under control in thirty five minutes and no injuries were reported. Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT11 evacuated from Unit fire in Brunswick West.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/11-evacuated-from-Unit-fire-in-Brunswick-West.html
MFB crews from Brunswick and Ascot Vale were quickly onscene for the fire at the two story brick unit block. The unit was well alight when the crews arrived and additional resources were quickly called on. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTCar catches fire in Brighton factory.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Car-catches-fire-in-Brighton-factory.html
MFB firefighters responded to a car fire that was inside a single storey factory over the weekend.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTSeddon house fire deemed suspicious. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Seddon-house-fire-deemed-suspicious-.html
The single story house including its contents was severely damaged by a fire on Tuesday night.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTSignificant fire averted by quick thinking employee.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Significant-fire-averted-by-quick-thinking-employee.html
A vigilant worker arriving for work immediately rang 000 after noticing smoke coming from the third floor of his office building. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTBrunswick Gas Leak - Media Release http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Brunswick-Gas-Leak-Media-Release-.html
A major gas leak occurred in Brunswick today which resulted in the evacuation of a shopping complex and surrounding buildings.Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTFire destroys bungalow in Meadow Heights. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-destroys-bungalow-in-Meadow-Heights-.html
The bungalow has been completely destroyed in the blaze whilst damage to the house was confined to about twenty percent of the living area and its roof space.Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTHoarding fire in Fitzroy difficult to access and contain. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hoarding-fire-in-Fitzroy-difficult-to-access-and-contain-.html
An early morning blaze proved difficult to contain due to the elderly owner hoarding large quantities of papers, bric-a-brac and rubbish inside her home. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTFour evacuated in early morning fire in St Kilda.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Four-evacuated-in-early-morning-fire-in-St-Kilda.html
Early this morning four people were evacuated from a three storey block of units in Victoria Street, St Kilda following a blaze on the ground floor.Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTCooler weather prompts house fire warninghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cooler-weather-prompts-house-fire-warning.html
MFB and CFA are concerned about a spate of fires in the last 24 hours and have issued a warning to people to make sure they are ready for the cold weather.Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTMFB attends three suspicious house fireshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-attends-three-suspicious-house-fires.html
The Easter long weekend proved busy for MFB, with a spate of suspicious house fires.Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious circumstances surround office blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-circumstances-surround-office-blaze.html
Thirty firefighters battled the fire in a two storey office building in Centre Road Bentleigh on Monday morning.Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTSunshine North Factory Fire - Media Releasehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sunshine-North-Factory-Fire-Media-Release.html
The MFB responded to a factory fire early this morning and found the 50m x 40m building totally involved. Buildings on either side were also at considerable risk. Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTExpression of Interest Called for MFB Marine Response Project.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Expression-of-Interest-Called-for-MFB-Marine-Response-Project.html
As part of the project to build MFB’s Marine capacity, MFB has advertised for Expressions of Interest (EoI) from organisations to manufacture, supply and deliver to MFB’s specifications, two vessels. The EoI also allows a lease option.Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTA lucky escape for residents without working smoke alarmshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/A-lucky-escape-for-residents-without-working-smoke-alarms.html
Sleeping residents are lucky to have survived a blaze overnight after they were woken up by a neighbour who spotted smoke and flames.Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTMassage parlour evacuated following suspicious blazehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Massage-parlour-evacuated-following-suspicious-blaze.html
Patrons and staff at the Tender Touch massage parlour in Dynon Rd West Melbourne were hastily evacuated shortly after 8pm last night when smoke was noticed inside the two storey brick building.Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTFire at electrical substation in Coburg North.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-electrical-substation-in-Coburg-North.html
The fire was contained to an electrical switchboard and an adjacent substation of the premises.Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTWorking smoke alarms alerts neighbours in Brighton.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Working-smoke-alarms-alerts-neighbours-in-Brighton.html
Installed smoke alarms activated and alerted neighbours to the fire who rang OOO.Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTUse your extra hour to protect home and family.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Use-your-extra-hour-to-protect-home-and-family.html
MFB and CFA, in partnership with Duracell, are calling on Victorians to use their ‘bonus’ hour when clocks go back on 1 April to make sure their homes have a working smoke alarm.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTFire at Victoria University in St Albans.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Victoria-University-in-St-Albans.html
The fire was in a large building under construction which contained a basketball court, gymnasium area and an office section.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters rescue man from under his house. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-rescue-man-from-under-his-house-.html
Firefighters performed a difficult rescue yesterday afternoon after a man became wedged under his Richmond house.Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTA working smoke alarm saves another life. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/A-working-smoke-alarm-saves-another-life-.html
Smoke alarms have again proved to be a lifesaver when the inexpensive device alerted a sleeping man to a fire in his bedroom. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTMFB Well Advanced in Growing Marine Fire Fighting Capabilityhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Well-Advanced-in-Growing-Marine-Fire-Fighting-Capability.html
Metropolitan Fire Brigade has clarified the situation regarding its capacity to manage marine-based fires following the Docklands blaze that gutted a luxury motor yacht yesterday.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTLuxury 28 meter boat goes up in flames.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Luxury-28-meter-boat-goes-up-in-flames.html
The owners had sailed their yacht from Queensland and had just refilled with 4,000 litres of fuel when smoke was sighted. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTHeidelberg primary school fire destroys classroomshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Heidelberg-primary-school-fire-destroys-classrooms.html
Fifty firefighters tackled the blaze as students and neighbours looked on.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTOver 85 firefighters tackle factory fire in Altona North.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Over-85-firefighters-tackle-factory-fire-in-Altona-North.html
When MFB firefighters arrived at the Laverton North factory they found it fully engulfed in flames. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious house fire in Altona Meadows.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-house-fire-in-Altona-Meadows.html
Over three quarters of the Altona Meadows house has been extensively damaged by fire.Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTElderly lady helped by neighbour in Coburg house fire.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Elderly-lady-helped-by-neighbour-in-Coburg-house-fire.html
The Coburg house fire happened on Friday evening. It severely damaged around 90 per cent of the weatherboard house and its contents. The remainder of the premise was damaged by heat, smoke and water.Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTLarge scrub fire in Oakleigh South deemed suspicious.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Large-scrub-fire-in-Oakleigh-South-deemed-suspicious.html
Black smoke from the fire covered parts of Oakleigh South and a community warning was issued.Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTLucky escape for Sunshine family of five.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lucky-escape-for-Sunshine-family-of-five.html
It would appear that the fire had started in the roof space and walls after the house was hit by lightning.Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Ban declared in Wimmera, South West and Central Districts for Saturday 25 February.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Ban-declared-in-Wimmera-South-West-and-Central-Districts-for-Saturday-25-February.html
Go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au for more details.Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTMFB & CFA go mobile with fire safety warnings http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB--CFA-go-mobile-with-fire-safety-warnings-.html
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade and Country Fire Authority are taking a novel approach to remind people about the increased dangers of bush and grass fires in urban areas.Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTUnit fire in St Albans deemed suspicious.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Unit-fire-in-St-Albans-deemed-suspicious.html
The fire caused more than $60,000 damage to the single-storey unit in St Albans.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTMFB and CFA turn out to house fire in Glen Waverley.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-and-CFA-turn-out-to-house-fire-in-Glen-Waverley.html
When MFB and CFA firefighters arrived on scene the fire was already burning up through the roof. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTMale suffers burns whilst trying to extinguish house fire.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Male-suffers-burns-whilst-trying-to-extinguish-house-fire.html
A 24 year old male suffered slight burns to his hands and feet whilst trying to extinguish a fire in his home this morning.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTMFB fireys donate bandages to Wildlife Victoriahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-fireys-donate-bandages-to-Wildlife-Victoria.html
Firefighters are often called to rescue various wildlife and animals, but rarely do they apply bandages to their furry victims.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTReports of a noxious chemical smell in Altona North last night.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Reports-of-a-noxious-chemical-smell-in-Altona-North-last-night.html
The MFB responded to several reports of a noxious chemical smell coming from the Altona North area. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTThick black smoke from Epping factory.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Thick-black-smoke-from-Epping-factory.html
A large amount of black smoke was emanating from the Epping factory roof, as MFB and CFA firefighters arrived on scene. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarm alerts sleeping occupants, then fire engulfs their home.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarm-alerts-sleeping-occupants-then-fire-engulfs-their-home.html
A smoke alarm is being credited with waking and alerting two sleeping occupants to a fire in their house in Box Avenue Forest Hill. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarms alert family to house fire in Black Rock.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-alarms-alert-family-to-house-fire-in-Black-Rock.html
An early morning fire destroyed the upper floor of a two storey house in Black Rock. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTToday (Sunday) there are Total Fire Bans in the Mallee, Wimmera, South West, Northern Country, North Central and Central districts.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Today-Sunday-there-are-Total-Fire-Bans-in-the-Mallee-Wimmera-South-West-Northern-Country-North-Central-and-Central-districts.html
For more information go to http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/restrictions/tfbfdrforecast.htmSun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTMajor fire at Yarra Valley Grammar School.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Major-fire-at-Yarra-Valley-Grammar-School.html
A major fire has extensively damaged a science wing at the Yarra Valley Grammar School in Ringwood last night.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTBroadmeadows House fire.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Broadmeadows-House-fire.html
The fire originated at the rear extension of the single storey weatherboard house before spreading up into the roof area.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTUpdate - Westmeadows Grassfire Contained thanks to MFB, CFA and DSEhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Update-Westmeadows-Grassfire-Contained-thanks-to-MFB-CFA-and-DSE.html
MFB and CFA crews battled a 40 hectare grassfire around the Broadmeadows Park area around Erinbank Crescent, Westmeadows this evening (24 January).Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTCaravan and house fire in St Albans.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Caravan-and-house-fire-in-St-Albans.html
On arrival, fire fighters were confronted by a fire from within a twenty foot caravan, also alight was the front section of a single storey weatherboard house.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTElectricity safety authority warning after spate of fires in air conditionershttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Electricity-safety-authority-warning-after-spate-of-fires-in-air-conditioners.html
Victoria’s electricity safety authority, Energy Safe Victoria (ESV), is urging the community to ensure that air conditioners and evaporative coolers are serviced and properly maintained.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTLarge rubbish fire in Brooklyn. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Large-rubbish-fire-in-Brooklyn-.html
The fire is contained to a large pile of rubbish, approximately 6-9 thousand cubic metres.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTVacant House Fire in Broadmeadowshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Vacant-House-Fire-in-Broadmeadows.html
MFB were called to a fire at a single story house early this morning.Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTCommunity Emergency Information Websitehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Community-Emergency-Information-Website.html
New pilot emergency services information website.Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTFireys and Chinese Association warn against illegal Fireworks this Chinese New Year http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fireys-and-Chinese-Association-warn-against-illegal-Fireworks-this-Chinese-New-Year-.html
This weekend Chinese New Year celebrations begin in Melbourne, with several events to be held over the next few weeks. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTYoung man lucky to escape unharmed as police notice fire at Reservoir unit. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Young-man-lucky-to-escape-unharmed-as-police-notice-fire-at-Reservoir-unit-.html
Police were passing at the time of the fire and managed to bang on the window of the unit awakening the resident, who subsequently escaped unharmed. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Rosanna caused by leaking LPG bottle.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Rosanna-caused-by-leaking-LPG-bottle.html
Numerous calls were received for the fire at the single storey brick house in Rosanna.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Ban in Wimmera and South West Districts for 17 Januaryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Ban-in-Wimmera-and-South-West-Districts-for-17-January.html
Go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au for more detailsTue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTElderly woman rescued from balcony of burning terracehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Elderly-woman-rescued-from-balcony-of-burning-terrace.html
A woman in her seventies was rescued from a burning house in North Melbourne early this morning.Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTRestaurant owner escapes uninjured from bug blasthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Restaurant-owner-escapes-uninjured-from-bug-blast.html
A Lygon Street restaurant owner was lucky to escape uninjured this morning after his pest fumigation attempts caused an explosion.Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTWest Footscray House Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/West-Footscray-House-Fire.html
Fire severely damages West Footscray homeMon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTBlaze started by children playing with cigarette lighter destroys Huntingdale house.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Blaze-started-by-children-playing-with-cigarette-lighter-destroys-Huntingdale-house.html
A father in his 30’s and his three young children had a narrow escape when the house they were staying in erupted in fire on boxing day. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTMFB Christmas Fire Safety http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Christmas-Fire-Safety-.html
As the Christmas holiday season gets into full swing new figures show it’s also the season for burns and scalds.Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe Friday display at Eastern Hill is back again. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/The-Friday-display-at-Eastern-Hill-is-back-again-.html
The display will commence normal activities again (this Friday 23 December). Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTBBQ goes up in flames. A timely warning.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/BBQ-goes-up-in-flames-A-timely-warning.html
A male has received serious burns and was taken to hospital after a barbeque incident on Friday evening. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTEASTERN HILL UPDATEhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/EASTERN-HILL-UPDATE.html
EASTERN HILL RETURNS TO NORMAL OPERATIONSFri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTEASTERN HILL UPDATE 15 Dechttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/EASTERN-HILL-UPDATE-15-Dec.html
Friday Display CancelledThu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTEastern Hill HQ Updatehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Eastern-Hill-HQ-Update.html
MFB HQ testing nearly completeWed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTEastern Hill Diesel Leak Updatehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Eastern-Hill-Diesel-Leak-Update.html
Staged Reopening of Eastern Hill Complex PlannedTue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTMFB Eastern Hill offices to stay closed until at least Thursday.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Eastern-Hill-offices-to-stay-closed-until-at-least-Thursday.html
There was no loss of performance as MFB managed emergency service calls in the Melbourne Metropolitan area over the weekend from alternative locations while a diesel leak clean up continued at its Eastern Hill headquarters.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTGas leak at Mobil in Altona takes 11 hours to contain.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gas-leak-at-Mobil-in-Altona-takes-11-hours-to-contain.html
MFB crews along with specially trained staff from Mobil took 11 hours to contain the release of an LPG type of product at the Mobil Refinery in Altona.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTMulgrave vehicle explosion.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Mulgrave-vehicle-explosion.html
MFB, along with Police and Ambulance ​responded to the reports of an explosion and car fire this morning.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTDiesel spill at MFBhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Diesel-spill-at-MFB.html
Diesel leak at MFB HQ - clean up continuesFri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTCoburg Cafe Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Coburg-Cafe-Fire.html
Fire Damages Coburg CafeTue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT$750k fire at “Supa Bargains Variety Store”http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/750k-fire-at-Supa-Bargains-Variety-Store.html
Fire almost totally gutted a Niddrie gift and variety store on Monday. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTMFB Honours 27 Fallen Firefightershttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Honours-27-Fallen-Firefighters.html
A memorial honouring the lives of 27 Metropolitan Fire Brigade firefighters who died in the line of duty was unveiled on Sunday at the MFB’s Burnley training facility.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTMFB Prepares 36,000 Melbourne Homes for Summer Fireshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Prepares-36000-Melbourne-Homes-for-Summer-Fires.html
MFB has undertaken a detailed risk assessment of urban areas within the Metropolitan Fire District and identified 36,000 homes that are at heightened risk from fire because of their proximity to parks or open land. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Keilor East 2011http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Keilor-East-2011.html
MFB crews from Keilor East and Ascot Vale were called out to a house fire early this morning. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Ban in Wimmera and Mallee Districts for 29 Nov 2011http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/TOTAL-FIRE-BAN-IN-WIMMERA-AND-MALLEE-DISTRICTS-FOR-29-NOV-2011.html
Go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au for more detailsTue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWorking smoke alarms alert occupants.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Working-smoke-alarms-alert-occupants.html
Working smoke alarms alerted the occupants of a house to a fire in their kitchen.Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTFears delays at MFB medical emergencies could cost lives http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fears-delays-at-MFB-medical-emergencies-could-cost-lives-.html
Melbourne firefighters are being delayed at medical emergencies they attend and as the number of EMR calls continues to rise the Metropolitan Fire Brigade fears lost minutes could result in a death.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTAmmonia leak in Clayton South.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ammonia-leak-in-Clayton-South.html
A community warning was issued by the MFB following an ammonia leak at a cold storage premises in Clayton South. The leak at Bidvest in Clayton Road occurred just after 8pm with workers being immediately evacuated.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTMFB and CFA secondment program.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-and-CFA-secondment-program.html
Six MFB and six CFA career firefighters will swap jobs for up to two years in a new secondment program. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWorking smoke alarm alerts neighbours.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Working-smoke-alarm-alerts-neighbours.html
The fire was contained to the kitchen of the two storey unit in Hughesdale, and is thought to have been caused by a faulty toaster. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTMFB investigates switchboard fires.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-investigates-switchboard-fires.html
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade is investigating the cause of electrical switchboard fires.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Maidstonehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Maidstone.html
Fire has extensively damaged a single-storey unoccupied house in Maidstone last night. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTBody found in Brunswick bungalow fire.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Body-found-in-Brunswick-bungalow-fire.html
Firefighters were called to a bungalow fire this morning, which was well alight.Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTMoorabbin Airport Exercisehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Moorabbin-Airport-Exercise.html
An emergency services training exercise was held today at Moorabbin Airport, to assess the response if a plane were to crash into a fuel tanker.Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTUnit Fire in St Kildahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Unit-Fire-in-St-Kilda.html
The two bed room unit, located on the second floor, was extensively damaged by fire.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTHouse Fire in Middle Parkhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-Fire-in-Middle-Park.html
An unattended lit candle, making contact with combustibles, has caused extensive damage to the Page Street home this evening.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTSurrey Hills Unit Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Surrey-Hills-Unit-Fire.html
Fire has destroyed a family home and its contents this morning. The single storey rear brick unit was fully engulfed with fire.Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTAshwood house extensively damaged by early morning Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ashwood-house-extensively-damaged-by-early-morning-Fire.html
MFB crews were called to the two story home and on arrival found it involved in fire on three levels. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTFire in Claytonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-in-Clayton.html
MFB crews were assisted by CFA crews in fighting a large stack of timber pallets (15m x 15m x 15m) and due to the heavy plume of smoke visible for a long distance extra resources were dispatched early.Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTFire at Bruce County Hotel.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Bruce-County-Hotel.html
The fire has been contained to the kitchen area of the two storey brick building.Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTUnit fire in Westmeadowshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Unit-fire-in-Westmeadows.html
The fire involved two unoccupied, two storey brick veneer units.Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTTownhouse Fires in Burwoodhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Townhouse-Fires-in-Burwood.html
Several calls were received for the Burwood fires, and on arrival fire fighters were confronted with a fire that had taken control of a pair of townhouses.Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTHouse Fire in Thomastownhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-Fire-in-Thomastown.html
On arrival, fire fighters were confronted with a fire in a single storey brick veneer house.Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTBarkly Smokehousehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Barkly-Smokehouse.html
MFB Firefighters arrived on scene to find that fire had engulfed the first floor of the smallgoods manufacturing and storage company.Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTFive hour battle to bring Tullamarine factory blaze to heel.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Five-hour-battle-to-bring-Tullamaine-factory-blaze-to-heel.html
A huge Tullamarine factory blaze had to be extinguished with fire retardant foam after 50 MFB, CFA and Tullamarine Airport Fire Service crews had battled to bring it under control for five hours.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTFatal house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fatal-house-fire.html
A man has died in a Mordialloc house fireMon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTTake care with barbecues during Grand Final celebrations 2011http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Take-care-with-barbecues-during-Grand-Final-celebrations-2011.html
Footy fans are being urged to play it safe when they take their barbecues out of winter hibernation for Grand Final celebrations this weekend.Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTBurwood East House firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Burwood-East-House-fire.html
Material stored in Burwood East home has contributed to a fire causing severe damage to several bedrooms.Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTGlenroy Bungalow fire causes $50,000 damage.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Glenroy-Bungalow-fire-causes-50000-damage.html
MFB fire crews called to a bungalow fire in Glenroy this morning, which caused $50,000 damage.Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTAlert neighbour saves person from Heidelberg house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Alert-neighbour-saves-person-from-Heidelberg-house-fire.html
A passing driver and a neighbour act swiftly to save hearing impaired person from house blazeThu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe importance of a working smoke alarm…http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/The-importance-of-a-working-smoke-alarm.html
The value of having a working smoke alarm has been shown yet again at a house fire in Newport. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Thomastown. 15 Sep 2011http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Thomastown-15-Sep-2011.html
Both the house and the contents of the house, have been destroyed by fire.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTWoman dies in Newport house fire.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Woman-dies-in-Newport-house-fire.html
MFB Firefighters arrived on scene within 4 minutes of receiving the first fire call. On arrival they found the top floor of the two storey townhouse fully involved in fire. Adjoining units were evacuated.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTFire at Abandoned Bradmill Factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Abandoned-Bradmill-Factory.html
Numerous calls from the public were received for the fire at the abandon factory on Saturday night. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTWinter not yet over... with cold snap reneiwing calls for care.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Winter-not-yet-over-with-cold-snap-reneiwing-calls-for-care.html
Winter may be officially over but, with temperatures set to drop this week, the risk of house fires is still a concern for the state’s fire services. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTHouse Fire in Coburg.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-Fire-in-Coburg.html
The fire was been contained to one room of a three bedroom, single storey weatherboard house.Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTLarge Building Fire, Footscray.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Large-Building-Fire-Footscray.html
The first floor was fully involved in fire with flames issuing out of the roof and windows.Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTDeceased male found in unit fire, Fitzroy.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Deceased-male-found-in-unit-fire-Fitzroy.html
Fire fighters wearing breathing apparatus forced entry into a burning unit on Saturday.Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTFire at 100 year old building.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-100-year-old-building.html
The fire engulfed a derelict two storey timber dwelling under demolition.Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTMFB TEENS Program Continues To Promote Safer Driver Behaviourhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-TEENS-Program-Continues-To-Promote-Safer-Driver-Behaviour.html
MFB’s involvement in delivering road safety messages continues this week as the TEENS (Teaching, Enlightening, Encouraging and Nurturing Safe Drivers) program enters its tenth year.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTChemical emergency: anywhere, anytime - Victoria’s fire services encourage people to shelter insidehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Chemical-emergency-anywhere-anytime---Victorias-fire-services-encourage-people-to-shelter-inside.html
Outside and smell gas? See a chemical explosion? Downwind of a toxic plume? Then stay inside.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTBuilding Fire in Yarraville.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Building-Fire-in-Yarraville.html
When firefighters arrived on scene, the fire was already burning through the roof of the two storey building. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTHouse Fire Essendonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-Fire-Essendon.html
A gas heater coming into contact with household goods has caused a fire which has all but destroyed this single storey brick home.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTBrooklyn Tip Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Brooklyn-Tip-Fire.html
A fire at the Brooklyn tip is now nearly extinguished but MFB crews will remain on-scene.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTMFB save elderly lady from unit fire.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-save-elderly-lady-from-unit-fire.html
MFB firefighters forced entry to the burning unit with reports that an elderly lady was inside. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTFire at Saint & Rogue Public House and Kitchenhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Saint--Rogue-Public-House-and-Kitchen.html
MFB firefighters arrived at the two storey newly renovated brick pub and restaurant to find smoke and flame coming from the basement area. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTFire at Danny & Joe’s Place (Restaurant)http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Danny--Joes-Place-Restaurant.html
MFB Firefighters arrived on scene to find the two storey Middle Eastern style restaurant fully involved in fire. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTTwo men burned in separate residential fires.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Two-men-burned-in-separate-residential-fires.html
Two men have been burned in separate residential fires. One in Melbourne CBD and the other in St Albans.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTFire at Lazy Moe’s Restauranthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Lazy-Moes-Restaurant.html
The cause of the fire at the well known Forest Hill restaurant is still undetermined. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTBuilding fire in South Moranghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Building-fire-in-South-Morang.html
A building containing approximately ten retail outlets was involved in fire yesterday evening.Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTLPG gas explosion in Campbellfieldhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/LPG-gas-explosion-in-Campbellfield.html
A male in his mid 30’s has 50 percent burns to his body and has been transported to hospital following a fire and explosion at an auto wreckers. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTWorkers Electrocuted after contact with Power Lineshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Workers-Electrocuted-after-contact-with-Power-Lines.html
MFB crews were called after two workers came into contact with live power lines whilst operating a “cherry picker”.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTNewest MFB Firefighters on the Jobhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Newest-MFB-Firefighters-on-the-Job.html
The fresh face of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade – its latest recruits –start at their new stations this week following their successful graduation on Friday (1 July) at MFB’s Burnley training complex.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTChild alerts family to house fire.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Child-alerts-family-to-house-fire.html
A family in Oakleigh East had a lucky escape afyer their 8-year-old son alerted them to a fire in heir home.Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTFire at Hofbrauhaus Restaurant.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Hofbrauhaus-Restaurant.html
The fire was confined mainly to the compressed straw panels (generally referred to as “Stramit” which is Swedish for straw) located in the false ceiling of the restaurant. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTKilling cockroaches with aerosol spray starts house fire. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Killing-cockroaches-with-aerosol-spray-starts-house-fire-.html
An elderly lady has had a lucky escape, after she was rescued by Ambulance Officers from a burning house. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTFire at Dance Studiohttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Dance-Studio.html
The fire was contained to the top floor of the premises which comprised a dance studio which has been severely fire damaged.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters’ charity fund launchedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-charity-fund-launched.html
Building on MFB’s long traditions of supporting charities and those in need, the Firefighters’ Charity Fund Melbourne was launched today.Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTFire at Vietnamese Restauranthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Vietnamese-Restaurant.html
A fire at the Little Saigon Pho Restaurant took some thirty minutes to bring under control earlier this morning. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTMajor Fire At Waste Paper Planthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Major-Fire-At-Waste-Paper-Plant.html
A fire at the Amcor waste paper plant has kept crews busy overnight. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTMan jumps from burning unit.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Man-jumps-from-burning-unit.html
MFB crews from Windsor were quickly on scene where a person had been trapped on the first floor balcony when fire engulfed that unit.Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTFire at Panel Beatershttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Panel-Beaters.html
Neighbors awoke to explosions when fire engulfed the rear of a panel beaters business this morning. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTGas leak forces evacuations.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gas-leak-forces-evacuations.html
MFB crews attended to reports of gas leaking Saturday afternoon. On arrival it was discovered that gas was seeping from the ground in the vicinity of residential homes. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTBraybrook Unit Fire.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Braybrook-Unit-Fire.html
Fire engulfed a Braybrook unit on Saturday afternoon. When crews arrived the unit was well alight. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTWinter Fire Safety Campaign Launchhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Winter-Fire-Safety-Campaign-Launch.html
MFB and CFA would like to invite you to the launch of this year’s Winter Fire Safety Campaign, to be held at City Square in Melbourne’s CBD at 11am on Wednesday 1 June. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTLast day of Autumn, pet tragedy.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Last-day-of-Autumn-pet-tragedy.html
Having placed some oversized timber in her fireplace the female occupant went outside to get more wood for the evening. On returning she found the entire lounge room on fire and her smoke alarm operating.Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTLucky escape for elderly man.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lucky-escape-for-elderly-man.html
Numerous calls were received for flames issuing from the roof of the two storey brick block of 10 units. Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTHeroes pull baby from housefirehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Heroes-pull-baby-from-housefire.html
An 8 month old baby was rescued by passers-by following a house fire in Bentleigh East this afternoon. Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTFire at St Albans Fruit Market.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-St-Albans-Fruit-Market.html
The fire was contained mainly to an electrical high voltage switchboard adjacent to a delicatessen area.Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTSingle storey home gutted by fire.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-gutters-a-single-storey-home.html
Neighbours reported flames leaping from the house and based on this information additional MFB firefighting appliances were despatched promptly.Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTFire fighters rescue an elderly female.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-fighters-rescue-an-elderly-female.html
Smoke alarms were installed in the premises but had no batteries fitted.Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTGas odour sparks over a 100 calls.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gas-odour-sparks-over-a-100-calls.html
The MFB and the EPA have been investigating numerous reports of a “smell of gas” across Port Melbourne, Burnley, South Yarra and Toorak. Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTPrimary School Fire - Wheelers Hillhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Primary-School-Fire---Wheelers-Hill.html
An Education Security Representative arrived on scene at Wheelers Hill Primary School and reported the obviously large fire to the MFB. First MFB appliances were on scene within minutes and called for additional assistance. Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTLarge fire on Maroondah Hwy Croydon.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Large-fire-on-Maroondah-Hwy-Croydon.html
MFB crews from Ringwood & Croydon as well as local CFA Brigades worked to extinguish the fire in the large partly derelict complex. Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTWorking smoke alarms save lives, and here is the proof……http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Working-smoke-alarms-save-lives-and-here-is-the-proof.html
An 85 year old lady is lucky to have survived a fire in her home this afternoon. Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTWarehouse fire in Moorabbinhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Warehouse-fire-in-Moorabbin.html
MFB firefighters were called this morning to a warehouse emitting large amounts of smoke.Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTBird Rescuehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Bird-Rescue.html
MFB firefighters are currently in the process of rescuing a seagull caught by fishing line from a tree on The Esplanade, Altona.Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTMFB - Appoints New CEOhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Appoints-New-CEO.html
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade has announced the appointment of Nick Easy as its new Chief Executive Officer.Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTFire at a Murrumbeena house, under construction.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-a-Murrumbeena-house-under-construction.html
A two-storey house that was under construction has been severely damaged by fire. The fire destroyed the central core of the dwelling from the ground floor through to the roof. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTMFB AND CFA JOIN FORCES FOR THE GOOD FRIDAY APPEALhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-AND-CFA-JOIN-FORCES-FOR-THE-GOOD-FRIDAY-APPEAL.html
Firefighters and staff from the Metropolitan Fire Brigade and the Country Fire Authority joined forces this morning to help raise funds for The Royal Children’s Hospital 2011 Good Friday Appeal.Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT10 year old rescued from Yarra River.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/10-year-old-rescued-from-Yarra-River.html
The boy was stranded in rapid flowing water in the Yarra River. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTOff duty MFB calls in kitchen fire.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Off-duty-MFB-calls-in-kitchen-fire.html
MFB firefighters arrived on scene to find the top floor unit well alight, and the location of the elderly occupant uncertain. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTFire at Kurdish Association, Pascoe Valehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Kurdish-Association-Pascoe-Vale.html
MFB firefighters were on scene within minutes of receiving a fire call to the Kurdish Association this morning.Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTWeather Cools Down But Heat Is On For House Fireshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Weather-Cools-Down-But-Heat-Is-On-For-House-Fires.html
As the weather cools down, the risk for house fires increases significantly, as Victorians use wood fires and gas and electrical heating appliances that may not have been turned on since last winter.Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTTwo disconnected smoke alarms add to fire, caused from cooking.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Two-disconnected-smoke-alarms-add-to-fire-caused-from-cooking.html
A forgotten pot of oil left heating on the stove caught alight and set fire to a house in Lincoln St Sunshine North. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Collingwood.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Collingwood.html
On arrival, firefighters were confronted with a fire in a two storey brick house.Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTGas explosion in Smith Street, Collingwoodhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gas-explosion-in-Smith-Street-Collingwood.html
MFB was on scene at Pasha Turkish Restaurant in Smith Street, Collingwood this morning, investigating reports of a smell of gas when two small explosions occurred.Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Prizes to be won with “Change your clock, change your smoke alarm battery” campaign.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/-Prizes-to-be-won-with-Change-your-clock-change-your-smoke-alarm-battery-campaign.html
MFB along with Duracell are giving away a Fire Fighter Bunny, and several Smoke Alarms (including batteries) in a Facebook competition.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters pick up Chinatown chickhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-pick-up-Chinatown-chick.html
Firefighters from East Melbourne fire station picked up a chick this morning, rescuing it from a tree in Melbourne’s Chinatown. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTArson Squad to Investigate Fire in Carltonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Arson-Squad-to-Investigate-Fire-in-Carlton.html
A fire in a single storey, single fronted home/office took twenty minutes to bring under control earlier this evening.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTMFB sends USAR team to NZhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-sends-USAR-team-to-NZ.html
Victoria has again responded in the aftermath of Christchurch’s devastating earthquake, with the deployment of eleven urban search and rescue technicians as part of an international response team flying into New Zealand today. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTOverloaded electrical circuits may have started a fire in Essendon.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Overloaded-electrical-circuits-may-have-started-a-fire-in-Essendon.html
The fire has been contained to the top floor of the premises with two bedrooms and a large section of the roof area heavily involved.Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTFire at Myer Lonsdale Street under controlhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Myer-Lonsdale-Street-under-control.html
A fire in the Myer building on Lonsdale Street was brought under control by MFB firefighters at 8.50am this morning.Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTNon working smoke alarm, almost cost lives.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Non-working-smoke-alarm-almost-cost-lives.html
The lack of a working smoke alarm, almost cost the lives of a middle-aged couple in Bulleen early this morning. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTToorak house blaze.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Toorak-house-blaze.html
The blaze started in the theatre room located towards the rear of the three level home and raced up through a wall cavity to the roof.Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTSunshine Chemical Leak Under Controlhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/SUNSHINE-CHEMICAL-LEAK-UNDER-CONTROL.html
MFB firefighters are currently working to seal a chemical leak of sulphur dioxide at an industrial gas manufacturer in Bunnett Street, Sunshine.Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTMajor fire in Pascoe Valehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Major-fire-in-Pascoe-Vale.html
A major fire extensively damaged a former Bunnings hardware store in Pascoe Vale last night.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTSuspicious Fire at Child Care Centre http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Suspicious-Fire-at-Child-Care-Centre-.html
A suspicious fire caused approximately fifty thousand dollars to a vacant child care centre earlier this morning. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTChapel Street Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Chapel-Street-Fire.html
A fire broke out the morning at two storey premises, mainly in the ceiling space and air conditioning ducts. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTPlanned burn near Deer Park this afternoon.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Planned-burn-near-Deer-Park-this-afternoon.html
DSE and Parks Victoria planned burns are to refresh native grasses at Iramoo Grasslands near Deer Park, it will also provide fuel reduction as an added benefit.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTNightclub fire - Hawthorn Easthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Nightclub-fire---Hawthorn-East.html
Fire extensively damaged an upstairs function room and most of the roof structure of a three-storey nightclub in Auburn Pde Hawthorn East late last night. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTCheltenham house fire.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cheltenham-house-fire.html
An electrical fault is believed to have sparked a fire in a two storey dwelling in Park Road Cheltenham.Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTMFB Shows off Aerial Firefighting Powerhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Shows-off-Aerial-Firefighting-Power.html
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade showed off its newest firefighter today (27 Jan) with a display by a hi-tech, remotely controlled aerial camera platform capable of hovering above fires, detecting hotspots and sending real-time vision back to a central contrThu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTAustralia Day Honours for MFBhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Australia-Day-Honours-for-MFB.html
MFB officers, Station Officer John Hale and Senior Station Officer Paul Illman, have been awarded Australian Fire Service Medals in this year's Australia Day Honours.Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTMFB Firefighters' Hi-Tech Uniformhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Firefighters-Hi-Tech-Uniform.html
MFB firefighters will battle fires in the most up to date protective clothing available with the roll out of the new helmet over the next two months.Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTElectro plating premises sparks up.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Electro-plating-premises-sparks-up.html
The fire involved a three phase power cable connected to a series of salt baths.Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTBar Fridge - may have caused firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Bar-Fridge---may-have-caused-fire.html
Crews from northern zone responded to a call at an accommodation unit In Bundoora. Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTWoman trapped in bed by fallen treehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Woman-trapped-in-bed-by-fallen-tree.html
MFB crews from Ringwood & the MFB Rescue crew from Nunawading were called to a home where a tree had fallen on it. The tree caused the roof tiles and timbers to fall on the bed trapping the woman under the plaster and rubble. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTVictoria search and rescue team deployed to Qldhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Victoria-search-and-rescue-team-deployed-to-Qld.html
Victoria has sent another urgent contingent of emergency services personnel to Queensland to assist with the current flood crisis, Deputy Premier Minister for Police and Emergency Services Peter Ryan announced today.Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTFire in Johnston St Collingwood.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-in-Johnston-St-Collingwood.html
A deliberately lit fire extensively damaged two unoccupied shops in Johnston St Collingwood this morning.Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTUpdate - Footscray factory fire (09:00 Tuesday).http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Update---Footscray-factory-fire-0900-Tuesday.html
Smoke from the textile factory fire has now reduced though MFB crews will remain at the scene of the fire to monitor and guard against any reigniting materials.Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTUpdate - Footscray Factory (17.54hrs)http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Update---Footscray-Factory-1754hrs.html
MFB firefighters have advised people in the vicinity of Cowper Street, Footscray they should still stay indoors and shelter in place due to smoke from a factory fireMon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTFootscray Textile Factory Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Footscray-Textile-Factory-Fire.html
MFB has advised people in the Cowper Street, Footscray area of heavy smoke from a fire at a textile recycling factory.Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTFactory Fire in Prestonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Factory-Fire-in-Preston.html
MFB crews from Preston and Heidelberg were quickly on scene to reports of smoke coming from the brick and steel factory.Sun, 09 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Pascoe Valehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Pascoe-Vale.html
One front room was severely damaged by fire; a neighbour was transported to hospital suffering smoke inhalation.Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTAutomotive workshop firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Automotive-workshop-fire.html
The front section of the premises including the office area and automotive workshop area has been severely damaged by fire.Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTTotal Fire Ban declaredhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Total-Fire-Ban-declared.html
New Year's eve (31 December) has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban across Melbourne.Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Meadow Heightshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Meadow-Heights.html
A house has been severley damaged with the cause believed to have been children playing with lighters.Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTFactory fire in Sunshine Northhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Factory-fire-in-Sunshine-North.html
MFB crews from Sunshine and Keilor were alerted to a fire when a neighbour reported smoke in the area and banging noises. Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Macleodhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Macleod.html
A young family had a lucky escape when their house was damaged by fire. Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTExploding iron results in Hospitalisationhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Exploding-iron-results-in-Hospitalisation.html
An iron exploded whilst being used by a lady in her 70’s this evening.Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTFire at Flemington Racecoursehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Flemington-Racecourse.html
MFB crews from Ascot Vale & Footscray were quickly onscene when the fire was reported by staff at Flemington Racecourse. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTFire at Fawkner homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-Fawkner-home.html
Two elderly residents suffered mild smoke inhalation and were taken to hospital for treatment following a fire in their Fawkner home. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTMFB CEO Graham Fountain has resigned. http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-CEO-Graham-Fountain-has-resigned-.html
MFB CEO Graham Fountain has today tendered his resignation.Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTGas explosion at Yarraville home.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Gas-explosion-at-Yarraville-home.html
A 50 year-old woman was taken to hospital with burns to her arms, face and airway following a small gas explosion in her Yarraville home. Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTMFB high angle rescue called in.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-high-angle-rescue-called-in.html
Two workers were trapped in their mobile scissor-lift elevated work platform when roof trusses from the building they were demolishing collapsed on them.Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTIllegal Crackers Pose Serious Riskhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/ILLEGAL-CRACKERS-POSE-SERIOUS-RISK.html
Emergency services came together today to warn the community about the dangers of illegal fireworks in the lead up to the holiday season.Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTChristmas comes early for Alfred Burns Unit.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Christmas-comes-early-for-Alfred-Burns-Unit.html
MFB fireys and Neighbours star Erin Mullally teamed up to present the Alfred Hospital Burns Unit with a donation today.Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTWARNING: Take care with Christmas lightshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/WARNING-Take-care-with-Christmas-lights.html
Victoria’s energy safety regulator and fire authorities are urging the community not to buy cheap decorative lighting products which have not been approved for supply by Australia’s electrical safety regulatory authorities.Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Kingsvillehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Kingsville.html
The female occupant of the house awoke and found her portable air conditioner on fire this morning.Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTFire at historic Chinese Restaurant in the Cityhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-at-historic-Chinese-Restaurant-in-Heffernan-Lane.html
MFB firefighters were called to a fire in the kitchen of a Chinese restaurant on the ground floor of a 4 storey brick and iron building.Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTLatest Hi-Tech Vehicle Launchedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Latest-Hi-Tech-Vehicle-Launched.html
Metropolitan Fire Brigade has officially commissioned the latest hi-tech vehicle to combat major fires and emergency management events.Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTNew executive appointments announcedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/New-executive-appointments-announced.html
CEO and Chief Officer Graham Fountain has announced the appointment of six new outstanding leaders who will form the new executive team to lead the MFB from 6 December 2010.Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTWest Footscray house fire 2010http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/West-Footscray-house-fire-2010.html
Fire involved a two storey brick house of approximately 45 squares in the roof at the rear of the single storey extension of the premises.Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTKensington Unit Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Kensington-Unit-Fire.html
The fire was contained to piles of rubbish, mattresses, fencing etc and a timber façade next to a two storey block of brick units.Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTMacleod Aged Care Facility firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Macleod-Aged-Care-Facility-fire.html
An automatic alarm operating first alerted the MFB to a fire at the aged care facility. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTBrunswick West unit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Brunswick-West-unit-fire.html
MFB firefighters were quickly on scene to a report of smoke issuing from the roof of a unit.Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTAltona North house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Altona-North-house-fire.html
The fire originated in the lounge room before spreading throughout the entire premises.Sat, 16 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTBalwyn detached shed firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Balwyn-detached-shed-fire.html
The fire involved a 8m x 6m detached shed at the rear of a house.Sat, 16 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTFire Action Weekhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-Action-Week-in-Blackburn.html
Blackburn Lake neighbours take action to prepare for summer firesWed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTRebel Sport Greensborough firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Rebel-Sport-Greensborough-fire.html
Rebel Sports was ready to close for the evening, when the store filled with black acrid smoke as a result of a fire.Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTFire Action Week 2010http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-Action-Week-2010.html
Fire Action Week is a whole-of-government initiative to help all Victorians prepare and plan for the 2010/11 fire season.Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTMalvern East Unit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Malvern-East-Unit-fire.html
MFB crews from Malvern & Oakleigh responded to reports of smoke billowing from a single story unit today. Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTHawthorn Restaurant Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hawthorn-Restaurant-Fire.html
“Home Dining Room” Restaurant sustained damage after the kitchen was burnt out this morning.Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTGlen Waverley Primary School Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Glen-Waverley-Primary-School-Fire.html
Two portable classrooms in a block measuring 40m x 15m were significally damaged by fire this morning. Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTFawkner House Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fawkner-House-Fire.html
A seventies cream brick veneer house has sustained damage after a fire earlier tonight. Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT2009/10 Annual Report now availablehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/200910-Annual-Report-now-available.html
The MFB Annual Report is a snapshot of MFB’s achievements and performance over the past year. For the first time, this Annual Report incorporates all content online including a video and photo gallery.Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTOctober Set for Community Safetyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/October-Set-for-Community-Safety.html
An action-packed, inter-agency emergency service display kicked off Community Safety Month in Melbourne.Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTPrahran House Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Prahran-House-Fire.html
Fire has involved a single storey solid brick house. Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTFire & Explosion at LPG Conversion Factoryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire--Explosion-at-LPG-Conversion-Factory.html
MFB was alerted to reports of a fire and explosion at the LPG Conversion factory by numerous callers. The factory was well alight when MFB crews from Glen Waverley & Clayton arrived.Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTMalvern Restaurant Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Malvern-Restaurant-Fire.html
MFB crews from Malvern & Windsor were called when reports of fire and smoke coming from windows on both floors were received from 000 callers.Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTBrunswick house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Brunswick-house-fire.html
MFB Fire Investigators will this morning be attending an overnight house fire in BrunswickSat, 25 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTTake care with barbecues during Grand Final celebrations 2010http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Take-care-with-barbecues-during-Grand-Final-celebrations-2010.html
Footy fans are being urged to play it safe with barbecues during Grand Final celebrations this weekend.Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTLalor house destroyed by firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lalor-house-destroyed-by-fire.html
A single storey, brick, four bedroom home has been destroyed by fire this evening. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTBrunswick man rescued by Firefighters from smoke filled unithttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Brunswick-man-rescued-by-Firefighters-from-smoke-filled-unit.html
Crews from Brunswick & Carlton responded to the report of a fire in a two story unit this evening. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTWoman lucky to survive Coburg Unit Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Woman-lucky-to-survive-Coburg-Unit-Fire.html
MFB Firefighters arrived to find flames issuing out of the front lounge room of a two bedroom, ground floor brick unit in Coburg. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTChemical cylinder explosion in Laverton Northhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Chemical-cylinder-explosion-in-Laverton-North.html
Over 145 people were evacuated from A Gas Pty. Ltd, and nearby premises, this morning following an explosion in a chemical cylinder. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTGlenroy Family Lucky to be Alivehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Glenroy-Family-Lucky-to-be-Alive.html
A Glenroy family had a close call last night when a fire started in the front bedroom of their home at around 10.40pm.Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTGlenroy house fire http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Glenroy-house-fire-.html
A Glenroy family escaped their home last night as smoke filled their home.Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTMill Park house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Mill-Park-house-fire.html
A Mill Park home will probably have to be demolished after it was extensively damaged by fire earlier this afternoon.Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTClassrooms gutted by fire at former Braybrook primary schoolhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Classrooms-gutted-by-fire-at-former-Braybrook-primary-school.html
Two classroom wings of a disused primary school in Ballarat Road Braybrook were gutted by fire Saturday evening. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTTEENS to experience emergency reality checkhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/TEENS-to-experience-emergency-reality-check.html
At 15 we all thought it could never happen to us. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT10 years of cooperation helps give Scott a second chance at lifehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/10-years-of-cooperation-helps-give-Scott-a-second-chance-at-life.html
Scott Moorhen didn’t expect to have a cardiac arrest nor did he expect that firefighters would be supporting ambulance paramedics at his life-threatening medical emergency. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTMFB Welcomes Fire Services Commissionerhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Welcomes-Fire-Services-Commissioner.html
MFB Chief Executive Officer and Chief Officer Graham Fountain says he is looking forward to working with Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley.Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTThomastown factory ammonia leakhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Thomastown-factory-ammonia-leak.html
Over 200 people have been evacuated from a meat factory and two neighbouring businesses.Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTPascoe Vale South house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Pascoe-Vale-South-house-fire.html
Fire totally involved a single storey weatherboard house of approximately 12 squares under renovation.Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTHeathmont home severely damaged by firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Heathmont-home-severely-damaged-by-fire.html
MFB crews from Croydon & Ringwood were confronted with a brick home totally involved in fire this evening. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTCheap heater too hot for South Melbourne brothelhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cheap-heater-too-hot-for-South-Melbourne-brothel.html
MFB fire investigators have determined the cause of a fire at a brothel in South Melbourne this morning to be a portable fan heater.Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTBox Hill Girl Guides hall firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Box-Hill-Girl-Guides-hall-fire.html
Fire extensively damaged a former Scout and Girl Guides hall in Box Hill this morning.Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTCandle Fire highlights need for care around the homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Candle-Fire-highlights-need-for-care-around-the-home.html
CFA and MFB are reminding people to be careful with candles after a house in Boronia wasWed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTAltona unit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Altona-unit-fire.html
Fire involved a two storey brick unit in a block of three units.Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTAshburton house firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ashburton-house-fire.html
Fire involved a single storey concrete house of approximately 15 squares.Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTPreston storage facility firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Preston-storage-facility-fire.html
The fire was contained to a storage facility in a combined carpark basement of Rydges Hotel and Bell Centre Warehouse.Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTTwo-storey house fire in Chadstonehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Two-storey-house-fire-in-Chadstone.html
A two-storey weatherboard house under demolition has been totally destroyed by fire. Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTSmoke Alarm alerts residents in Box Hill firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-Alarm-alerts-residents-in-Box-Hill-fire.html
MFB crews from Box Hill & North Balwyn were quickly on scene at a fire which had become well established at the single story home this morning. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTFooty played with hearthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Footy-played-with-heart.html
This week is National Homeless Persons' Week, and to mark the occasion, Sacred Heart Mission's footy team - the Hearts will be taking on the MFB this Wednesday for what will surely be a fiery match!Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTFire forces evacuation of Big W Highpoint http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-forces-evacuation-of-Big-W-Highpoint-.html
Two hundred and fifty customers and twenty staff were evacuated from the Big W store at Highpoint following a fire in the hosiery department. Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTCandle sets fire to Footscray unithttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Candle-sets-fire-to-Footscray-unit.html
A couple, aged in their mid 20’s had a lucky escape when a candle set fire to their unit.Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTBushfire Royal Commission Final Reporthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Bushfire-Royal-Commission-Final-Report.html
The Victorian Bushfire Royal Commission has tabled its report and recommendations to the Victorian Government.Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTKealba Insulation firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Kealba-Insulation-fire.html
An electrical fire began in a Kealba home when a down light came in contact with incorrectly installed insulation.Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTCrown Complex incidenthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crown-Complex-incident.html
At the request of Crown Security MFB firefighters attended the Promenade area at Crown to find a person trapped in ducting above a restaurant. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTBrighton home firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Brighton-home-fire.html
Fire has extensively damaged a single story home this evening. The MFB were called by several neighbours due to the severity of the fire.Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTStay Fire Safe this Winterhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Stay-Fire-Safe-this-Winter.html
A bedroom fire in Taylors Lakes last night claimed the life of an 84 year old woman. This comes as a very real warning to Victorians to stay fire safe during winter.Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTFire claims life in Taylors Lakeshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-claims-life-in-Taylors-Lakes.html
A small bedroom fire in Taylors Lakes has claimed the life of an 84 year-old woman.Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTFamily flee fire at St Kilda homehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Family-flee-fire-at-St-Kilda-home.html
A family that arrived in Australia only a few days ago has had to flee their rented accommodation when a fire they lit in the fireplace got out of control. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTIMAX Theatre incidenthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/IMAX-Theatre-incident.html
MFB firefighters were called to the IMAX Theatre at Melbourne Museum just after nine this morning to rescue a man who had fallen about five metres from a ladder into the pit area between the seats and the screen.Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTLaverton fire caused by powerboardhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Laverton-fire-caused-by-powerboard.html
Sunday morning’s (11 July) office fire in Dohertys Road Laverton was caused by a faulty powerboard.Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTAscot Vale unit firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ascot-Vale-unit-fire.html
Fire involved a 10 square unit on the third floor of a block of units. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTMFB Cycling Club Pedal for Prostatehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Cycling-Club-Pedal-for-Prostrate.html
Launched today by Premier John Brumby and Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle, the MFB Cycling Club have officially begun preparations and fundraising for the Pedal for Prostate Around-Australia Ride.Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTSmoke Alarm Alerts Elwood Familyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Smoke-Alarm-Alerts-Elwood-Family.html
An Elwood family have their smoke alarm to thank for alerting them to a fire in their bathroom in the early hours of Tuesday morning.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTCooking Sparks Winter Fireshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Cooking-Sparks-Winter-Fires.html
Two kitchen fires in Melbourne yesterday are a timely reminder to never leave cooking unattended.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTKitchen Fire in Keilorhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Kitchen-Fire-in-Keilor.html
The owner of a Chinese restaurant received minor burns to his face as he tried to put out an oil fire in his restaurant’s kitchen. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTFormer Top Cop Comrie Appointed New MFB Presidenthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Former-Top-Cop-Comrie-Appointed-New-MFB-President.html
Former Victorian Police Chief Commissioner Neil Comrie AO has been appointed as the President of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Minister for Police and Emergency Services Bob Cameron said today.Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTIndependent investigation commissioned to check accusationshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Independent-investigation-commissioned-to-check-accusations.html
The Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board has appointed KPMG to investigate recent accusations made against the MFB.Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTMFB Firefighters Back US Comedy Legend Jerry Lewishttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-Back-US-Comedy-Legend-Jerry-Lewis.html
Victorian fire fighters will join their North American colleagues in supporting the fundraising efforts of comedian Jerry Lewis for research into muscular dystrophy and patient support.Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTJune Firemark - Online Now!http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/June-Firemark-Online-Now.html
View the second edition of Firemark for 2010Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTFire safety starts in the kitchenhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-safety-starts-in-the-kitchen.html
NEARLY one-third of house fires start in the kitchen according to fire authorities and claims data from RACV Insurance, prompting a warning to householders to cook safely this winter.Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe heat is on and causing house fireshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/The-heat-is-on-and-causing-house-fires.html
A house fire in Dingley Village last week has prompted a warning to Victorians to keep flammable materials away from heaters.Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTSunshine West House Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sunshine-West-House-Fire.html
The house fire involved a single storey brick house of approximately 14 squares. The fire had been contained mainly to the kitchen and lounge room areas of the premises.Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTBox Hill North Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Box-Hill-North-Fire.html
A Department of Human Services house was almost completely destroyed by a fire earlier this evening. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTAshwood Secondary College Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Ashwood-Secondary-College-Fire.html
Arson squad detectives have been called in to investigate two fires at Ashwood Secondary College that caused several million dollars damage. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTMFB & CFA bring Lalor fire under controlhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Lalor-Structural-Fire.html
A single storey weatherboard house in Lalor suffered severe damage after a fire that spread quickly from the front room.Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTHawthorn Fire Suspicioushttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hawthorn-Fire-Suspicious.html
A fire in Carrington Street, Hawthorn this morning (16 June) has been deemed suspicious and is under investigation by Victoria Police.Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTMFB firefighters awarded Australian Fire Service medalshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-awarded-Australian-Fire-Service-medals.html
Two MFB officers were recognised for their distinguished service in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTFaulty Microwave sparks Wheelers Hill Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Wheelers-Hill-Fire.html
The sole occupant of a Wheelers Hill house was lucky to escape a fire caused by a faulty microwave oven.Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTSprinkler system keeps restaurant fire containedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sprinkler-system-keeps-restaurant-fire-contained-Update.html
UPDATE 14.00 HoursThu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTSprinkler system keeps restaurant fire containedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Sprinkler-system-keeps-restaurant-fire-contained.html
Almost 200 people were evacuated from a 14 storey apartment block in Carlton following a fire in the kitchen of a restaurant on the ground floor. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTMFB Mural Set to Filmhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Mural-Set-to-Film.html
Adorning the wall facing Albert Street at the MFB headquarters, Eastern Hill in East Melbourne there is a magnificent Harold Freedman mural telling the ancient story of Prometheus who bought fire to the earth.Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire in Jacanahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-in-Jacana.html
The fire originated on the front porch of the premises before spreading to the roof of the single storey brick house. Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTDangerous driver stopped by MFB firefightershttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Dangerous-driver-stopped-by-MFB-firefighters.html
MFB firefighters last night joined with Victoria Police in a coordinated effort to ensure community road safety.Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTMFB river search ends tragicallyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-river-search-ends-tragically.html
MFB assisted police and ambulance in a search and rescue effort overnight (31 May) after a man attempted to swim the Maribyrnong River.Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTFire agencies warn: Careful with your cookinghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-agencies-warn-Careful-with-your-cooking.html
CFA and MFB came together today to launch their annual winter fire safety campaign – but this time it wasn’t only firefighters delivering the message.Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTFire in Lalorhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-in-Lalor.html
MFB firefighters responded to a house fire in Lalor which was successfully extinguished the night before by the occupants.Sat, 29 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTFire in Wheeler Street, Ormondhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-in-Wheeler-Street-Ormond.html
Flames were issuing through the roof and fire had engulfed 50% of the brick, 2 bedroom, rear unit when first MFB crews arrived, within minutes of receiving the fire call.Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTFire in Wheeler Street, Ormond - UPDATEhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-in-Wheeler-Street-Ormond-UPDATE.html
Flames were issuing through the roof and fire had engulfed 50% of the brick, 2 bedroom, rear unit when first MFB crews arrived, within minutes of receiving the fire call.Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTMFB fight fires in the Pacifichttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-fight-fires-in-the-Pacific.html
A further two Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) trucks will be donated to the tsunami ravaged Pacific island of Samoa.Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTFire Station upgrades get the go-aheadhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-Station-upgrades-get-the-go-ahead.html
Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTCrash closes Bolte Bridgehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Crash-closes-Bolte-Bridge.html
A crash on the Bolte Bridge on Wednesday 26th May afternoon spilled fuel and a small quantity of a radioactive substance on the road. Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTAltona power outage impacts Mobil Refineryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Altona-power-outage-impacts-Mobil-Refinery.html
A major power outage in Altona around 8.30pm last night caused operations at Mobil Refinery to go into safe mode, triggering refinery flare stacks into a burn off process.Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTInaugural Cup kicks off community partnershiphttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Inaugural-Cup-kicks-off-community-partnership.html
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) has been keen to get the message out that firefighting is a career for women too – a demanding but very rewarding one if you have the necessary physical and mental acumen. Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTTragedy for UK Fire Servicehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Tragedy-for-UK-Fire-Service.html
In the UK, two firefighters tragically died battling a high-rise fire on Tuesday in the southern English city of Southampton.Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters run for the RCHhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-run-for-the-RCH.html
CFA and MFB fire-fighters are embarking on the inaugural ‘Royal Children’s Hospital 24 hour relay’ tomorrow to raise funds for the Good Friday Appeal.Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTFirefighting; a career choice for allhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighting-a-career-choice-for-all.html
Coinciding with International Women’s Week, the Metropolitan Fire and Emergency ServicesBoard (MFB) today launched its Gender Inclusion Action Plan 2010-2013, which showcases the organisation’s commitment to becoming an employer of choice for women.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTWild weather spikes calls for MFBhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Wild-weather-spikes-calls-for-MFB.html
MFB firefighters have responded to over 300 incidents in the three hours from 15.00 – 18.00 hours today. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTImportant Noticehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Important-Notice.html
Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board and Swinburne University of Technology have applied to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) for exemption from the Equal Opportunity Act 1995.Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTInsulation scheme ends but installations still need to be checkedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Roofing-insulation-fact-sheet.html
Fire agencies around Australia are continuing to receive a high level of enquiries from people concerned that their recent insulation installation may pose a fire risk.Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Petrol leak - Mobil Refinery, Altonahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Petrol-leak-Mobil-Refinery-Altona.html
The MFB was called to the Mobil Refinery in Millers Rd Altona just before midnight for a leak of unleaded petrol from a large storage tank.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTIncident update: petrol leak at Mobil Refineryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Incident-update-petrol-leak-at-Mobil-Refinery.html
Peak-hour motorists are warned of traffic diversions and delaysTue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTWear yellow ribbons to rememberhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Wear-yellow-ribbons-to-remember.html
The Yellow Ribbon campaign will honour the victims of the Black Saturday fires of 7 February 2009, in which 173 people died and a further 414 were injured.Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTDeer Park Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Deer-Park-Fire.html
A yelping dog woke a couple who found their house on fire.Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTNorthcote Firehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Northcote-Fire.html
A two-storey unit in Northcote has been extensively damaged by fire. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTSecond Code Red for Parts of Victoriahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/12-Jan-SCC-Code-Red.html
Emergency services are prepared for Code Red conditions in the Northern Country and the North East tomorrow (Tuesday).Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTDeclaration of Total Fire Ban – Monday 11 January 2010http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Declaration-of-Total-Fire-Ban-Monday-11-January-2010.html
The CFA has declared a day of Total Fire Ban for the entire State of Victoria on Monday 11 January 2010.Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTVictoria's first Code Red conditionshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Victorias-first-Code-Red-conditions.html
Emergency services are prepared for Code Red conditions in the Wimmera tomorrow (Monday) and in the North East and Northern Country on Tuesday in line with the Bureau of Meteorology’s forecast.Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTAll parks and forests in the Wimmera closed tomorrowhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/All-parks-and-forests-in-the-Wimmera-closed-tomorrow.html
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a CODE RED (Catastrophic) fire danger rating in the Wimmera tomorrow, Monday 11 January 2010Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTFire agencies warn of weather conditions aheadhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-agencies-warn-of-weather-conditions-ahead.html
Victoria’s fire agencies are warning of hot dry weather with increasing fire danger over the weekend and peaking early next week.Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTVictorians urged to stay safe this New Year http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Victorians-urged-to-stay-safe-this-New-Year-.html
Victoria’s Fire Agencies are urging people to take extra care this holiday period. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTKidsafe and the MFB issue red alert over holiday fire escape planshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Kidsafe-and-the-MFB-issue-red-alert-over-holiday-fire-escape-plans.html
Kidsafe and the Metropolitan Fire & Emergency Services Board (MFB) urge families to use the holiday time to practice their fire escape plan with their children.Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTBBQ Gas Safetyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/BBQ-Gas-Safety.html
Barbecue fires a safety risk these holidaysTue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTHouse fire sparked by incorrectly installed insulationhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/House-fire-sparked-by-incorrectly-installed-insulation.html
A house fire at St Albans overnight has highlighted concerns about the risk posed by the improper installation of ceiling insulation.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTDeclaration of Total Fire Ban - Wednesday 16 December 2009http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Declaration-of-Total-Fire-Ban-Wednesday-16-December-2009.html
The CFA has declared a day of Total Fire Ban for the North-West, North-East, South-West and Central Districts of Victoria on Wednesday 16 December 2009.Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTFactory Blaze in Collingwoodhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Factory-Blaze-in-Collingwood.html
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade has brought a large factory fire under control, near the corner of Wellington and Langridge Streets, Collingwood.Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters receive the highest of MFB honourshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-receive-the-highest-of-MFB-honours.html
For the first time in fifty years, the MFB's highest honour, the valour medal, was awarded to Leading Firefighter (LFF) Mark Fincher, Leading Firefighter Brian O’Connell and Senior Firefighter (SFF) Russell Johnson. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTFire Investigation and Analysis Unit Position Statement - Down Lightshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-Investigation-and-Analysis-Unit-Position-Statement-Down-Lights.html
A review of structure fire statistics has revealed that over the previous five years to date we have seen a substantial increase in fires generated from the incorrect installation of downlights.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTMFB employees run for a Safe Climatehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-employees-run-for-a-Safe-Climate.html
The 2009 ‘Run for a Safe Climate’ aims to highlight the impacts and solutions to global warming in a way that captures the hearts and imaginations of all Australians.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTMFB fire truck sets sail for Samoahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-fire-truck-sets-sail-for-Samoa.html
In response to the recent tsunami, a fire truck is being donated by the Metropolitan Fire & Emergency Services Board, Melbourne (MFB) and shipped to Samoa to replace one destroyed during the tsunami.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTVictorian communities the true winners at Fire Awareness Awardshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Victorian-communities-the-true-winners-at-Fire-Awareness-Awards.html
The recipients of the 2009 Fire Awareness Awards were announced at a ceremony held at the RACV Club in Melbourne this evening.Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTWinter house fires on the increasehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Winter-house-fires-on-the-increase.html
Alarming statistics show that residential fires in the Metropolitan Fire District for the winter fire season increased by 8.3 per cent (from 469 to 508) when compared to last year.Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTMuslim community ‘adopt-a-firey’ during Ramadanhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Muslim-community-adopt-a-firey-during-Ramadan.html
MFB Commander Mick Swift and Station Officer Costa Katsikis will be joining active Muslim community member Manar Chelebi of Roxburgh Park for dinner as part of Ramadan on Wednesday 2 September 2009. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTPapua New Guinea Airline Crashhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Papua-New-Guinea-Airline-Crash.html
MFB Chief Fire Officer Tony Murphy and a close colleague of the missing MFB firefighter will be available for interview regarding the tragic circumstances that have unfolded in Papua New Guinea.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTTaxi Office Blaze in Collingwoodhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Taxi-Office-Blaze-in-Collingwood.html
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade today responded to a large office fire at the call centre and offices of Silver Top Taxis in Rupert Street, Collingwood at 8.20am this morning.Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTFire Awareness Awards 2009http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-Awareness-Awards-2008.html
The 2009 Fire Awareness Awards are now open.Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTNovelty lighters pose potential fire riskhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Novelty-lighters-pose-potential-fire-risk.html
The MFB is warning parents, guardians and carers about the dangers of keeping novelty fire and cigarette lighters around the home, following a house fire in Watsonia last night which caused approximately $100,000 damage.Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT$21 million boost for outer suburban fire protection as Victoria exceeds prescribed burns targethttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/21-million-boost-for-outer-suburban-fire-protection-as-Victoria-exceeds-prescribed-burns-target.html
The Brumby Labor Government will spend an additional $21 million on fire protection works over the next four years to help safeguard communities and assets on Melbourne’s outer urban fringe from the risk of bushfires.Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters and Police kick goals for charityhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-and-Police-kick-goals-for-charity.html
The MFB football team will be playing against Victoria Police members in a charity football match to raise money for RecLink.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTMFB warns of hoarding dangershttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-warns-of-hoarding-dangers.html
Following a fatal house fire over night, the MFB is reminding the community about the fire dangers associated with hoarding in the home.Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTVictoria’s Fire Prevention Officers meet in Meltonhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Victorias-Fire-Prevention-Officers-meet-in-Melton.html
For the first time, Municipal Fire Prevention Officers from across Victoria, both metropolitan and regional areas, converged on Melton to attend the 8th Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Forum.Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTMFB welcomes new recruitshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-welcomes-new-recruits.html
The MFB’s newest recruit firefighters will be graduating in an official ceremony this week.Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTMFB reminds Victorians to dial Triple Zero in case of emergencyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-reminds-Victorians-to-dial-Triple-Zero-in-case-of-emergency.html
Following a fatal house fire over night, the MFB is reminding all Victorians to call Triple Zero (000) as soon as possible in the event of fire.Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters call for fire safety this winterhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-call-for-fire-safety-this-winter.html
The MFB and CFA, in conjunction with Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) and Archicentre, will officially launch the 2009 Winter Fire Safety campaign.Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters run for fallen colleaguehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-run-for-fallen-colleague.html
MFB firefighters will commence a long distance run from Melbourne to Canberra in honour of David Balfour, the Canberra firefighter killed during the recent Victorian bushfires.Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTMFB firefighters shake tins for the kidshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-shake-tins-for-the-kids.html
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the MFB’s involvement supporting the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTMFB Firefighters give generously to the Alfredhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Firefighters-give-generously-to-the-Alfred.html
The MFB’s Charity Running Club will officially present a cheque for $30,000 to The Alfred hospital’s burns unit. The funds were raised through the MFB’s Great ANZAC Run in 2008.Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTMedia Opportunity - Change your clock, change your smoke alarm batteryhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Media-Opportunity---Change-your-clock-change-your-smoke-alarm-battery.html
Victorian fire services and Duracell urge all households to change their smoke alarm battery when they change their clocks back at the end of Daylight Saving on Sunday 5 April.Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTChange your clock, change your smoke alarm battery at the end of Daylight Savings.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Change-your-clock-change-your-smoke-alarm-battery-at-the-end-of-Daylight-Savings.html
There were over 10,000 residential fires nationally in 2008. Smoke alarms provide a vital early warning sign should there be a fire in your home.Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTMFB calls for fire safety during Earth Hourhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-calls-for-fire-safety-during-Earth-Hour.html
The MFB is urging the public to be careful with candles and open flames during Earth Hour this weekend.Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters and paramedics reunite with former patienthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-and-paramedics-reunite-with-former-patient.html
MFB firefighters and Ambulance Victoria paramedics from the west will be reunited with a patient whose life they saved. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTMFB Golf Club tees off for reconciliationhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Golf-Club-tees-off-for-reconciliation.html
The MFB Golf Club and the Indigenous Golfing Association of Victoria will play for the inaugural Reconciliation Golf Cup.Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTWe will rebuildhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/We-will-rebuild.html
The Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority website was launched this morning.Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTFactory fire in Greensborough affecting traffic and train line.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Factory-fire-in-Greensborough-affecting-traffic-and-train-line.html
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade responded to a call received at 14.34 at Mower and Chainsaw Supplies in Para Road Greensborough.Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTPredicted strong winds could impact powerhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Predicted-strong-winds-could-impact-power.html
Extreme weather predicted for the next three days has the potential to impact on the electricity network and all Victorians should be prepared for localised blackouts, Energy and Resources Minister Peter Batchelor warned today.Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTMFB warns all Victorians to be preparedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-warns-all-Victorians-to-be-prepared.html
The MFB is urging the public to remain alert as the weather conditions intensify over the coming days.Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTMFB on high alerthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-on-high-alert.html
Together with all Victorian fire and emergency services, MFB pre-planning and preparation has positioned us ready for the imminent high fire dangers today.Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTCommunity Safety is Number One Priorityhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Community-Safety-is-Number-One-Priotity.html
Fire authorities warn that the Victorian community needs to be fully prepared for extreme fire danger tomorrow.Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTABC Community Concerthttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/ABC-Community-Concert.html
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation will present a free, family-focussed event, at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, on Sunday 1 March 2009. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTEmergency Relief Contact Numbershttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Emergency-Relief-Contact-Numbers.html
Please contact the following organisations for further information on the relief effort for those affected by the tragic Victorian bushfires.Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTUpdate on Black Saturdayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Update-on-Black-Saturday.html
Please read the below update on the tragic Victorian Bushfires.Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTMFB advises increased fire appliances activityhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-advises-increased-fire-appliances-activity.html
The MFB is advising the public not to be concerned if they see an increase in fire appliance activity.Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTFires a Risk to Metropolitan Areashttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fires-a-Risk-to-Metropolitan-Areas.html
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade this afternoon responded to a large grass fire, burning in Banksia Park beside the Yarra River in Ivanhoe East. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTMFB response to Black Saturday http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-response-to-Black-Saturday-.html
The unprecedented severe fire weather on Saturday 7 February 2009 resulted in significant wildfires across Victoria. Lightning strikes late Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning contributed to the devastation.Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTDPI on Standby to Help with Fire Affected Livestockhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/DPI-on-Standby-to-Help-with-Fire-Affected-Livestock.html
The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is mobilising teams to assess the impact on livestock of the weekend fires, the Executive Director of Farm Services Victoria, Ron Harris, said today.Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTBuy an Alfred bear to support the burns unithttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Buy-an-Alfred-bear-to-support-the-burns-unit.html
The MFB and The Alfred have teamed up to raise funds for The Alfred’s redevelopment of its burns unit, with a little help from a popular furry friend.Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTMFB supporting Ambulance Victoriahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-supporting-Ambulance-Victoria.html
The MFB’s Emergency Medical Response (EMR) program is continuing to support the work of Ambulance Victoria, positively impacting on the well-being of the community as the weather heats up again over the weekend.Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTFire Services Warn of Continuing Fire Threathttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-Services-Warn-of-Continuing-Fire-Threat.html
After enduring more than four days of above 40 degree temperatures last week, Victoria is extremely vulnerable to fires ahead of more extreme conditions later this week.Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTA message from Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Message-from-Her-Excellency-Ms-Quentin-Bryce-AC.html
I am extremely proud of the outstanding response of our emergency and support services to Victoria's heat wave and bushfires.Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTMFB experiences large increase in calls due to heat - UPDATEhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-experiences-large-increase-in-calls-due-to-heat.html
Emergency calls to the MFB have jumped dramatically over the past 24 hours, as Victoria’s emergency services cope with the extreme heatwave across Melbourne’s suburbs.Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTHot weather poses fire risk for all Melbourne residentshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hot-weather-poses-fire-risk-for-all-Melbourne-residents.html
The MFB is urging the public to not become complacent in regards to fire prevention as the weather heats up this week.Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTEmergency Services Ready as Heatwave Hits Victoriahttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Emergency-Services-Ready-as-Heatwave-Hits-Victoria.html
The State’s peak emergency services agencies stand ready to support Victorians through the state’s longest and hottest heatwave in more than a century, Premier John Brumby said today at a special briefing at the Integrated Emergency Coordination Centre.Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTNotifer Recalls 2000 Fire Alarm Control Panelshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Notifer-Recalls-2000-Fire-Alarm-Control-Panels.html
About 2,000 'Notifier' Fire Alarm Control Panels have been recalled in the USA due to the possibility of software in the fire alarm system failing to process an alarm condition, which could result in the system failing to respond in the event of a fire.Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTMFB Warns Victorians to Never Re-enter a Burning Premiseshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Warns-Victorians-to-Never-Re-enter-a-Burning-Premises.html
The MFB are urging all Victorians to take the proper precautions to avoid becoming victims of fire.Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTUnsafe Christmas Lights Detected in Melbourne Storeshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Unsafe-Christmas-Lights-Detected-in-Melbourne-Stores.html
Energy and Resources Minister Peter Batchelor today joined with Victoria’s energy safety regulator and fire authorities to warn the community not to by buy cheap decorative Christmas lighting products that do not meet Australian safety standards.Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTSafety Authorities Warn: Always Take Care With Barbecueshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Safety-Authorities-Warn-Always-Take-Care-With-Barbecues.html
Victoria’s fire authorities – the MFB and CFA – together with the state’s gas safety “watchdog”, Energy Safe Victoria (ESV), are urging the community to be particularly careful when using BBQs throughout the summer.Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTMFB launches disability action planhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-launches-disability-action-plan.html
The MFB will officially launch a disability action plan that will enhance relationships between firefighters and people living with disabilities.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTMFB launches reconciliation action planhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-launches-reconciliation-action-plan.html
The MFB have officially launched a reconciliation action plan that will enhance relationships between firefighters and local Aboriginal communities.Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTMFB and CFA call on businesses to get fire readyhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-and-CFA-call-on-businesses-to-get-fire-ready.html
The MFB and CFA are urging businesses in urban fringe suburbs of Melbourne and regional centres to ensure that their factories, warehouses and buildings are properly maintained and prepared for the threat of fire this summer.Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTMFB launches new websitehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-launches-new-website.html
The MFB’s website (www.mfb.vic.gov.au), which averages more than 45,000 visits a month, has undergone a redevelopment.Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTMFB calls for ban on dangerous spray painting chemicals: Investigation report into Yarraville fire releasedhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-calls-for-ban-on-dangerous-spray-painting-chemicals-Investigation-report-into-Yarraville-fire-released.html
The Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board (MFB) has produced a reportFri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTAlcohol and Fire a Deadly Mixhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Alcohol-and-Fire-a-Deadly-Mix.html
The MFB is warning Melbournians about the dangers of mixing alcohol and fire as summer and the festive season approaches.Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTMFB Targets Teens to Reduce Road Fatalitieshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Targets-Teens-to-Reduce-Road-Fatalities.html
The MFB will again host the TEENS community awareness program to educate teenagers about the consequences of irresponsible driving.Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMTMFB firefighters keep hearts beating in Melbournehttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-keep-hearts-beating-in-Melbourne.html
The MFB’s Emergency Medical Response (EMR) program is saving more lives than ever within Melbourne.Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTMFB calls for fire safety during World Youth Dayhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-calls-for-fire-safety-during-World-Youth-Day.html
As thousands of people flock to Melbourne for World Youth Day (WYD), the MFB has raised concerns about visitors’ safety while staying in temporary residential accommodation.Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTMFB unveils state-of-the-art uniformshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-unveils-state-of-the-art-uniforms.html
Melbourne firefighters will be at Bourke St mall raising awareness of their new state-of-the-art uniforms and affirming their commitment to community safetyWed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTMFB supports Victorian winter blanket appealhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-supports-Victorian-winter-blanket-appeal.html
The MFB will again lend its support to the annual Victorian Winter Blanket Appeal, housing collection boxes for blankets at each fire station in the metropolitan fire district.Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTOlder Victorians At High Risk This Winterhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Older-Victorians-At-High-Risk-This-Winter.html
The MFB are urging all older Victorians and their carers to check their hotspots and the renewed call comes as a result of a house fire fatality in Black Rock last night.Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTFirefighters run for the ANZACShttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-run-for-the-ANZACS.html
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade’s Charity Running Club is ready to embark on their Great ANZAC Run 2008.Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMTFeb Nuisance calls prove a headache for the MFBhttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Feb-Nuisance-calls-prove-a-headache-for-the-MFB.html
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade have urged the public to think before they call 000 after a spate of false alarms in Melbourne’s inner and outer suburbs.Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMTKidsafe and MFB Alert on Children in Hot Carshttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Kidsafe-and-MFB-Alert-on-Children-in-Hot-Cars.html
Kidsafe Victoria today issued an urgent red alert to parents about the dangers of leaving children in cars on hot days which can result in death or serious brain damage.Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTEasterrn Hill Staged Reopeninghttp://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Easterrn-Hill-Staged-Reopening.html
Firefighters continue to provide service to Melbourne CBD from inner city stationsSat, 13 Jan 1753 00:00:00 GMT